LMX 5 (rectal)

LMX 5 (for the rectum) is a numbing medication.

LMX 5 is a numbing medication that helps relieve pain, itching, and burning caused by hemorrhoids or other issues in the rectum and anus. It is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

LMX 5 may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on the label and package.

Use exactly as directed.

Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

You should not use LMX 5 if you are allergic to it.

Fatal overdoses have happened when numbing medicines were used without a doctor’s advice (for example, during cosmetic procedures like laser hair removal). Keep in mind that many cosmetic procedures are done without a doctor present.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using LMX 5 if you have health issues, take other medications, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old 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.

LMX 5 may cause serious side effects. Stop using LMX 5 and call your doctor right away if you have:

• rectal bleeding; or
• redness, irritation, swelling, or pain that develops or gets worse.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, or you may have none at all.

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.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

LMX 5 is for use only around the outside of your anus. Do not apply this medicine directly in the rectum using your fingers, any mechanical device, or applicator.

LMX 5 is usually applied 1 to 6 times daily. Do not use this medicine more often or longer than directed.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.

When possible, clean the affected area with warm water and mild soap, and rinse thoroughly. Dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before using LMX 5.

Use only a small amount of medicine on the affected area. Do not apply this medicine to skin that is raw or blistered, such as a severe burn or abrasion.

Stop using this medicine and 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.

LMX 5 gel is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. Do not smoke until the gel has completely dried on your skin.

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

LMX 5 (rectal) is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip the missed 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.

Do not get LMX 5 in your eyes. If it happens, rinse your eyes with water.

Do not use other medications on the areas you are treating with LMX 5 unless your doctor instructs you to.

Other drugs may affect LMX 5, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.