Warnings


What may interact with Lidocaine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-dofetilide
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-other local anesthetics

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Lidocaine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-heart disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to lidocaine, local anesthetics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Lidocaine?

Be careful to avoid injury while the area is numb and you are not aware of pain. If this medicine is used in the mouth or throat, do not chew gum or eat food for at least one hour. If the area is still numb, you may choke or bite your tongue or cheek if you try to chew or swallow. Also, you may not feel pain from hot foods or drinks.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze.