What is LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.
Lidocaine viscous is used to treat sores inside the mouth, during dental procedures to numb the gums, and to numb the skin for a medical procedure (such as getting stitches).
Lidocaine viscous may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
An overdose of numbing medications can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin or gums and into your blood. This is more likely to occur when using a numbing medicine without the advice of a medical doctor (such as during a cosmetic procedure like laser hair removal). Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).
Your body may absorb more of this medication if you use too much, if you apply it over large areas, or if you apply heat to treated skin areas. Skin or gum tissue that is cut or irritated may also absorb more medication than healthy tissue.
Use the smallest amount of this medication needed to numb or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of lidocaine viscous.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
An overdose of numbing medications can cause fatal side effects if too much of the medicine is absorbed through your skin and into your blood. This is more likely to occur when using a numbing medicine without the advice of a medical doctor (such as during a cosmetic procedure like laser hair removal). Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).
Do not use lidocaine viscous if you are allergic to any other type of numbing medicine.
Before using lidocaine viscous, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver disease, or broken, swollen, or damaged skin or gum tissue. You may not be able to use lidocaine viscous, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Lidocaine viscous can pass into breast milk but it is not likely to harm a nursing baby. However, you should not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
LTA Preattached 360 Kit Side Effects
What are the possible side effects of LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using lidocaine viscous and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- slow or uneven heartbeats
- drowsiness, confusion
- tremors, seizure (convulsions); or
- blurred vision
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild irritation, redness, or swelling where the medication is applied
- numbness in places where the medicine is accidentally applied
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
LTA Preattached 360 Kit Interactions
What other drugs affect LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Before using lidocaine viscous, tell your doctor if you are taking medication to treat a heart rhythm disorder, such as:
- quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute)
- disopyramide (Norpace)
- flecainide (Tambocor)
- mexiletine (Mexitil)
- procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl)
- tocainide (Tonocard); or
- propafenone (Rythmol)
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with lidocaine viscous. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
What should I avoid while taking LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Do not allow the medicine to come into contact with your eyes. If it does, rinse with water.
Avoid using other topical medications on the affected area unless your doctor has told you to.
LTA Preattached 360 Kit Dosage
How should I take LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or use it for longer than recommended.
If your medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use, follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Your body may absorb more of this medication if you use too much, if you apply it over large areas, or if you apply heat to treated areas. Skin or gum tissue that is cut or irritated may also absorb more medication than healthy tissue.
Use the smallest amount of this medication needed to numb or relieve pain. Do not use large amounts of lidocaine viscous.
Lidocaine viscous may be applied with your finger tips or a cotton swab. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Store lidocaine viscous at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I overdose on LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Lidocaine viscous is not likely to cause an overdose unless you apply more than the recommended dose. Overdose may also occur if you apply heat to treated areas.
Improper use of lidocaine viscous may result in death.
Overdose symptoms may include numbness of the mouth or tongue, ringing in your ears, drowsiness, confusion, nervousness, blurred vision, feeling hot or cold, muscle twitches, uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).
What happens if I miss a dose of LTA Preattached 360 Kit (Lidocaine Topical)?
Since lidocaine viscous is used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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