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Lidocaine is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Lidocaine have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Lidocaine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lidocaine are Skin redness. Some other side effects of Lidocaine have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lidocaine go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lidocaine is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lidocaine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lidocaine related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Lidocaine since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lidocaine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Lidocaine may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lidocaine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lidocaine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lidocaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lidocaine safe for pregnant women?
Lidocaine has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lidocaine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lidocaine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lidocaine on the Kidneys?
Lidocaine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lidocaine on the Liver?
Side effects of Lidocaine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lidocaine on the Heart?
Lidocaine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lidocaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lidocaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lidocaine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lidocaine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lidocaine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lidocaine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lidocaine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lidocaine
When consumed with certain foods, Lidocaine may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lidocaine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lidocaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lidocaine is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
Lidocaine is available as a topical solution, gel, patch, spray, and injection. It is a prescription drug, hence, one must not use it on his/her own. It should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be stored away from the reach of children and pets.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Lidocaine should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Lidocaine or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic agent. It should be used strictly under the recommendation of a doctor. You must use it for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which is used to cause numbness and block pain. It is safe as long as one uses it under the medical supervision, however, if misused or overused, it can cause serious side effects such as seizure, slow breathing, severe burning, and irritation. Therefore, one must follow the instructions of a doctor completely while using Lidocaine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775