Lidocaine Transdermal Patch

This medication is usually used as needed. If your doctor has told you to use lidocaine patches regularly, use the missed patch as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed patch and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Lidocaine patches may cause side effects. If any of these symptoms occur, remove your patch and do not put it back on until the symptoms go away. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• burning or discomfort in the place you applied the patch
• redness or swelling of the skin under the patch

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:

• hives
• skin rash
• itching
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hoarseness
• cool, moist skin
• fast pulse or breathing
• unusual thirst
• nausea
• vomiting
• confusion
• weakness
• dizziness
• fainting

Lidocaine patches may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

If you wear too many patches or wear patches for too long, too much lidocaine may be absorbed into your blood. In that case, you may experience symptoms of an overdose.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

• lightheadedness
• nervousness
• inappropriate happiness
• confusion
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• ringing in the ears
• blurred or double vision
• vomiting
• feeling hot, cold, or numb
• twitching or shaking that you cannot control
• seizures
• loss of consciousness
• slow heartbeat

• Lidoderm^®

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• chest pain or chest tightness
• dizzines

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• tingling, numbness at site where applied

This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label or package.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• heart disease
• history of irregular heart beat
• liver disease
• skin conditions or sensitivity
• skin infection
• an unusual or allergic reaction to lidocaine, parabens, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

Apply the patches as needed for pain.

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

Be careful to avoid injury while the area is numb from the medicine, and you are not aware of pain.

If you are going to need surgery, a MRI, CT scan, or other procedure, tell your doctor that you are using this medicine. You may need to remove this patch before the procedure.

Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

This medicine can make certain skin conditions worse. Only use it for conditions for which your doctor or health care professional has prescribed.

Keep out of the reach of children.

See product for storage instructions. Each product may have different instructions.