LIDOCAINE AND MENTHOL

Lidocaine with menthol briefly relieves minor pain related to arthritis, simple backache, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle lines, sprains and bruises. This combination is for external use only. Don’t use if you are allergic or sensitive to lidocaine or menthol.

Uses

This medicine is used to:

numb an area of skin before a surgical procedure
prevent pain
treat painful nerve diseases
treat symptoms of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation
ease long term pain conditions
relieve pain and discomfort

Warnings

This combination drug should not be used by those who have hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthesia and menthol.

Side Effects

Side effects of lidocaine + menthol include the following:

Erythema
Edema
Abnormal sensations
Paleness
Redness
Alterations in temperature sensations
Itching
Rash
Burning sensation
Urticaria
Angioedema
Bronchospasm
Shock

Precautions

Precautions

Avoid ear and eye contact.

Take extra precautions in infants less than 12 months old and who are receiving treatment with methemoglobin-inducing agents. Monitor methemoglobin levels on neonates and infants who are ≤3 months old.

Take special precautions if you have/are one of the following:

History of drug sensitivities
Liver disease
Patients w/ congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia
G6PD deficiency
Acutely-ill, debilitated or elderly patients

Interactions

This drug may potentially interact with Class I antiarrhythmics such as tocainide and mexiletine.

Overdose

Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, ringing in your ears, confusion, double vision, feeling hot or cold, tremors or shaking, seizure (convulsions), slow heartbeats, weak or shallow breathing, and loss of consciousness.

Since lidocaine topical is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule.