L-M-X? 4 [OTC]

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: AneCreamT [OTC];AnestafoamT [OTC];Band-Aid? Hurt FreeT Antiseptic Wash [OTC];Burn Jel Plus [OTC];Burn Jel? [OTC];L-M-X? 4 [OTC];L-M-X? 5 [OTC];LidaMantle?;Lidoderm?;LidoPatchT [OTC];LTA? 360;Premjact?;RectiCareT [OTC];Regenecare?;Regenecare? HA [OTC];Solarcaine? cool aloe Burn Relief [OTC];Topicaine? [OTC];Unburn? [OTC];Xylocaine?
Brand Names: Canada: Betacaine?;LidodanT;Lidoderm?;Maxilene?;Xylocaine?

Uses

It is used to stop pain.
It is used to treat painful nerve diseases.
It is used to treat signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.
It is used to ease long-term pain problems.
It is used to ease pain from skin irritations.
It is used to ease pain caused by shingles.
Lidocaine numbs the nerves where it is used.

Dosing

How to take
Skin:
Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
Wash your hands before and after use.
Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
Put on clean, dry, healthy skin.
Put on hemorrhoids with a cotton swab.
Use rectal cream rectally.
Skin patch:
Put on the most painful parts of the skin.
Put patch on at the same time of day.
Leave on for 12 hours.
Take off the patch right away if it burns.
Mouth solution:
Shake well before use.
Swish drug in mouth and then spit the drug out.

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