What is Lidocanna? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Lidocanna

• Transdermal route: Your doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Do not use more patches or apply them more often than your doctor tells you to.

• This medicine should be used only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off with water or saline right away.

• Keep the patch in its envelope until you are ready to put it on. You may cut the patch into a smaller size with scissors before you take off the patch liner.

• Transdermal route: Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch.

• The patch will not stick if it gets wet. Do not wear it when you take a bath or shower, or when you go swimming.

• Apply the patch to clean, dry skin.

• Transdermal route: Do not put the patch over burns, cuts, or irritated skin.

• Do not wear the patch for longer than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.

• Transdermal route: Store the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Transdermal route: Fold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Throw any used patch away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away old patches after the expiration date has passed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Lidocanna

Lidocanna contraindications - Who shouldn't take Lidocanna?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lidocaine or similar medicines.

Lidocanna warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicine.

• Do not use a heating pad, electric blanket, or other heat source over the patch. .

Lidocanna interactions & what to avoid when taking Lidocanna

• Some foods and medicines can affect how lidocaine works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following:Medicine for heart rhythm problems, such as mexiletineOther topical medicine

• Do not use a heating pad, electric blanket, or other heat source over the patch. .

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.