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Lidocaine HCL

LIDOCAINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions adults and children 12 years and older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period. children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves minor pain
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor pain Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period. children under 12 years: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use on puncture wounds on large area of the body or on cut, irritated, or swollen skin for more than one week without consulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed.

Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton. do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas do not allow contact with eyes do not bandage or apply local heat (such as heating pad) to the area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics For CA Residents Only: TEA does not conform to Proposition 65 Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, redness is present, or irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor pain Dosage and administration Directions adults and children 12 years and older: Apply a thin layer to the affected area every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 applications in a 24 hour period. children under 12 years: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use on puncture wounds on large area of the body or on cut, irritated, or swollen skin for more than one week without consulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed. Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton. do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas do not allow contact with eyes do not bandage or apply local heat (such as heating pad) to the area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics For CA Residents Only: TEA does not conform to Proposition 65 Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, redness is present, or irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Do not use on puncture wounds on large area of the body or on cut, irritated, or swollen skin for more than one week without consulting a doctor When using this product use only as directed.
  • Read and follow all directions and warnings on this carton.
  • do not use in large quantities, particularly over raw surfaces or blistered areas do not allow contact with eyes do not bandage or apply local heat (such as heating pad) to the area of use do not use at the same time as other topical analgesics For CA Residents Only: TEA does not conform to Proposition 65 Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, redness is present, or irritation develops symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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