Common Lidoderm uses
This medicine is a local anesthetic used to treat pain associated with shingles. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
 

Before using Lidoderm
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns about using this medicine.
 

Lidoderm Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions you may have about using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE IS AN ADHESIVE PATCH that should be placed directly onto the skin. BE SURE THE SKIN IS CLEAN AND DRY before applying the patch. Apply the patch over the painful area. Before removing the liner, the patch may be cut with scissors to a smaller size if it is too large for an area. If the painful area is larger than the patch, place the patch over the most painful area. YOU MAY APPLY UP TO 3 PATCHES at any one time for up to 12 hours within a 24-hour period (that is 12 hours with the patch(es) on, 12 hours with the patch(es) off). Wash your hands immediately after using this medicine. After removing a used patch, fold over with the sticky side together. Discard the patch out of reach of children and pets. If skin pain or burning occurs while patches are in place, remove the patches until the sensation goes away. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in the tightly-sealed original container, away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
 

Lidoderm Cautions
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Doing so may increase your risk for side effects. AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE IN YOUR EYES. If you get this medicine in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water or saline. Protect your eyes until feeling returns. DO NOT APPLY PATCHES to broken, red, or blistered skin. Keep used and unused patches out of the reach of children and pets. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
 

Possible Lidoderm side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using this medicine include swelling, redness, or change in sensation of the treated area. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
 

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions
 

If you take too much Lidoderm
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
 

Additional Lidoderm information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. Discard unused medicine and packaging out of reach of children and pets.