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Walgreens Lidocaine Pain Relieving Patch Assorted

LIDOCAINE

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 12 years and older: clean and dry affected area remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected area once applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skin do not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not sticking avoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not sticking do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period maximum 3 patches per day. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use For the temporary relief of pain.
Summary

Indications and usage Use For the temporary relief of pain.

Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and older: clean and dry affected area remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected area once applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skin do not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not sticking avoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not sticking do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period maximum 3 patches per day.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use For the temporary relief of pain. Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 12 years and older: clean and dry affected area remove backing from patch by firmly grasping both ends and gently pulling until backing separates in middle carefully remove smaller portion of backing from patch and apply exposed portion of patch to affected area once exposed portion of patch is positioned, carefully remove remaining backing completely to apply patch to affected area once applied, press firmly and rub on all sides and center of patch to help adhesive adhere to skin do not remove patch and reapply, this will result in the patch not sticking avoid strenuous exercise while wearing patch, this will result in patch not sticking do not use more than one patch in an 8 hour period maximum 3 patches per day. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use more than 1 patch on your body at a time on puncture wounds 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 Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin Do not allow contact with the eyes and mucous membrane Do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of uses Do not use at same time as other topical analgesics Dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets. Used patches still contain the drug products that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch NOTE: patches may not adhere as well to all individuals, skin types, or certain parts of the body. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present irritation develops symptoms persis for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain swelling, or blistering where the product was applied If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician 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 more than 1 patch on your body at a time on puncture wounds 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 Rare cases of serious burns have been reported with products of this type Do not apply to wounds or damaged, broken or irritated skin Do not allow contact with the eyes and mucous membrane Do not bandage tightly or apply local heat (such as heating pads) to the area of uses Do not use at same time as other topical analgesics Dispose of used patch in manner that always keeps product away from children and pets.
  • Used patches still contain the drug products that can produce serious adverse effects if a child or pet chews or ingests this patch NOTE: patches may not adhere as well to all individuals, skin types, or certain parts of the body.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens redness is present irritation develops symptoms persis for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days you experience signs of skin injury, such as pain swelling, or blistering where the product was applied If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.