If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If you are using this product to relieve pain/discomfort, tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. If you are using this product before certain procedures, tell your doctor if the area does not feel numb or the numbness does not go away. Lidocaine starts to numb the affected area within 5 minutes after application. Wash your hands after use unless you are treating an area on the hands. For broken or burned skin, you may apply the ointment with a sterile gauze pad. If you are applying this medication to other mucous membranes or the skin, clean the affected area before use, if possible, and apply with clean hands as directed. Be careful not to accidentally bite your tongue or mouth. It is especially important for children to not eat or chew gum for at least 1 hour after using this product. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this product and while your mouth or throat is numb. When this medication is used in the mouth or throat, numbness may make swallowing difficult and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Follow your dentist's instructions carefully. Continue to consult your dentist regularly during the fitting process. To lessen the amount of lidocaine that may be swallowed, do not apply the ointment to the chewing surfaces of your dentures. If you are using lidocaine ointment to help relieve the pain from new dentures, apply the ointment with clean hands to all the surfaces of the dentures that touch your gums. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. For children, the dosage is also based on age and weight.ĭo not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Apply a thin layer, using the smallest amount needed to cover the affected area. If you are applying this medication yourself, use as directed by your dentist or doctor.Īvoid getting this medication in your eyes. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.īefore certain medical/dental procedures, this medication is usually applied by a health care professional. Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using lidocaine and each time you get a refill.
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