Pronunciation: LYE-doe-kane
Generic Name: Lidocaine
Brand Name: Examples include Lidosense 5 and LMX 5
LMX 5 Cream is used for:
Relieving pain and itching caused by anal or rectal problems. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
LMX 5 Cream is an anesthetic. It works by preventing nerves from sending painful impulses to the brain.
Do NOT use LMX 5 Cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in LMX 5 Cream or to similar medications (eg, amide-type local anesthetics)
- you have an infection (eg, oozing, warmth, pain) or injury at the affected area
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using LMX 5 Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with LMX 5 Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any anesthetic medicine
- if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems
- if you have been very ill or weakened
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with LMX 5 Cream. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Certain antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, mexiletine), beta-blockers (eg, atenolol), or cimetidine because side effects, such as confusion, low blood pressure, slow breathing, slow heartbeat, or sluggishness, may occur
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if LMX 5 Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use LMX 5 Cream:
Use LMX 5 Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash your hands well before and after using LMX 5 Cream.
- Wash the affected area with mild soap and warm water, if practical. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth.
- Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
- LMX 5 Cream may come with an applicator to help with rectal application. To use the applicator, attach it to the tube. Lubricate the applicator well with medicine, then gently insert the applicator into the rectum. Squeeze the tube to deliver the medicine. Do NOT insert any part of the tube into the rectum.
- Do not bandage or wrap the affected area, unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of LMX 5 Cream, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use LMX 5 Cream.
Important safety information:
- Do not get LMX 5 Cream in your eyes, ears, nose, or mouth. If you get it in your eyes, rinse at once with cool tap water. Contact your doctor and protect your eyes until the numbness goes away.
- Do NOT use the applicator if pain occurs when you try to insert it. Contact your doctor right away if this occurs.
- LMX 5 Cream may cause numbness at the treated area. Do not scratch, rub, or expose the area to extreme hot or cold temperatures while numbness occurs.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, if they get worse, or if rectal bleeding occurs, check with your doctor.
- Do not use LMX 5 Cream in large amounts, over large areas, or for longer than recommended. This may increase your risk of serous side effects.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you use LMX 5 Cream before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or products in the anal or rectal area.
- LMX 5 Cream may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
- LMX 5 Cream should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if LMX 5 Cream can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using LMX 5 Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if LMX 5 Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use LMX 5 Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of LMX 5 Cream:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Irritation; numbness; redness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; chest pain; dizziness; drowsiness; irregular heartbeat; rectal bleeding; severe or persistent irritation; signs of infection (eg, oozing, warmth, pain); trembling.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: LMX 5 side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. LMX 5 Cream may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of LMX 5 Cream:
Store LMX 5 Cream at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep LMX 5 Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about LMX 5 Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- LMX 5 Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Discard unused medicine and packaging in the trash out of the reach of children and pets.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about LMX 5 Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More LMX 5 resources
- LMX 5 Side Effects (in more detail)
- LMX 5 Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- LMX 5 Support Group
- 1 Review for LMX 5 - Add your own review/rating
Compare LMX 5 with other medications
- Anal Itching
- Anesthesia
- Burns, External
- Hemorrhoids
- Pain
- Pruritus
- Sunburn
No comments:
Post a Comment