Lidocare Pain Relief Patch (skin patch)

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). There are many brands of lidocaine patch available. Not all brands are included in this leaflet.

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch is used to treat adults and children who are at least 12 years old to provide temporary relief from muscle or joint pain or discomfort.

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch is also used in adults to treat nerve pain caused by shingles (herpes zoster).

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

An overdose of numbing medicine can lead to serious side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin. Do not use Lidocare Pain Relief Patch more often or for a longer time than instructed.

You should not use Lidocare Pain Relief Patch if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;
• a blood cell disorder called methemoglobinemia (in you or a family member);
• heart or lung problems; or
• liver disease.

You may develop methemoglobinemia, a rare blood disorder that prevents tissues from getting enough oxygen. Ask your doctor about your risk.

It is not known if Lidocare Pain Relief Patch will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.

Do not apply this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you experience:

• dizziness, drowsiness, or loss of consciousness;
• severe burning, pain, swelling, itching, irritation, blistering, or other skin injury where the patch is applied;
• a light-headed feeling, as if you might faint;
• slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, or slow breathing (breathing may stop);
• hot or cold sensations;
• anxiety, tremors, feeling nervous, restless, or excited;
• confusion, vision problems, or ringing in your ears; or
• pale, gray, or blue skin, headache, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, or fatigue.

Common side effects of Lidocare Pain Relief Patch may include:

• irritation, redness, or itching at the patch site; or
• numbness in areas where the medicine is accidentally applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch patch is usually applied 1 to 4 times daily depending on the formulation. Do not use Lidocare Pain Relief Patch more often or longer than directed. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not apply on the nose and mouth.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Clean and dry the affected area with soap and water before application. Wash your hands after applying or removing the patch. You may wear clothing over the area of application.

Do not bandage treated skin or expose it to heat.

Apply the patch to clean, dry, healthy skin. Do not apply this medicine to wounds or skin that is damaged.

If a burning feeling or irritation occurs during application, wash Lidocare Pain Relief Patch patch off your skin and do not reapply this medicine until the irritation or burning goes away.

After removing the patch, throw it away by folding in half so the adhesive side sticks to itself. Keep used and unused patches out of the reach of children or pets. A patch could be fatal to a child or pet who accidentally chews on it. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.

If you are using this medicine for temporary pain relief, call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, if it gets worse, or if it clears up and then comes back in a few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch is used when needed. If you miss a dose on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Taking too much numbing medicine can lead to serious and potentially deadly side effects if too much is absorbed through your skin and into your bloodstream. Signs of an overdose may include uneven heartbeats, seizures, slow breathing, coma, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch applied to the skin is unlikely to cause an overdose unless you use more than the recommended dose.

Some brands of the patch may not stick well if they get wet, so you should avoid water contact, such as bathing, swimming, or showering.

Do not let Lidocare Pain Relief Patch come into contact with your eyes. If it does, rinse them with water.

Avoid using other medications on the areas where you apply Lidocare Pain Relief Patch unless your doctor advises you to.

Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using other topical pain relief medicines or any products that contain Lidocare Pain Relief Patch.

Lidocare Pain Relief Patch can cause methemoglobinemia. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines like local anesthetics or medicines for infections, inflammatory conditions, seizures, heart problems, high blood pressure, cancer, or malaria.

Inform your doctor about all your other medicines, especially heart medications such as tocainide and mexiletine.

Other drugs may affect Lidocare Pain Relief Patch, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Make sure to tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using.