Children and babies Remove to lid from the bottle and with a clean fingertip cover the bottle opening. Invert the bottle once and return to an upright position. This will dispense a 0. Apply one undiluted application to the affected area using the fingertip. After three hours if necessary, repeat.
Replace the lid. Returns If you're not completely satisfied with your order, you can return it to us within 28 days Find out more about our returns policy click here. Ingredients Active ingredients: Lidocaine hydrochloride 0. We're always here for you, day and night, with support, advice and healthcare essentials for you and your family.
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Lidocaine products can look very similar. Some are only suitable for people over the age of 16 years. This is because they contain choline salicylate an ingredient related to aspirin. Do not give medicines containing choline salicylate to children under 16 years. It's linked to a rare condition called Reye's syndrome , which can be fatal.
Lidocaine treatments are not suitable for some people. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child are:. Some lidocaine treatments for mouth and throat may contain very small amounts of alcohol. If this is a problem for you, check with a pharmacist. To avoid using too much by accident, always put the gel, ointment or liquid onto your finger or a cotton bud.
Do not squeeze it straight into your mouth. Lidocaine mouth and throat products are generally very safe. People rarely have any side effects. It's extremely rare to have an allergic reaction anaphylaxis to lidocaine. These are not all the side effects of lidocaine. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicine packet. You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. Lidocaine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
However, some lidocaine treatments for mouth and throat contain additional ingredients. They may contain salicylates such as choline salicylate. Salicylates are related to aspirin and are generally not recommended in pregnancy, so always check the ingredients.
Ask a pharmacist or your midwife for advice if you have mouth ulcers or a sore throat. They will be able to recommend the best treatment for you. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you're trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you're breastfeeding.
Lidocaine can potentially affect the way other medicines work. However, this is more likely when you're using lidocaine at higher doses or if you're having lidocaine injections. If you're using your lidocaine treatment for mouth and throat as directed, it usually will not affect any other medicines. For safety, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.
Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that numbs the area where you've used it. If you use lidocaine treatment for mouth ulcers or a sore throat, it will ease your painful symptoms. You can use lidocaine mouth and throat products for as long as you need them. Make sure you follow the instructions that come with your medicine. See a dentist or doctor if the sore areas in your mouth are bothering you, or if they do not heal.
You may need a different treatment. You will usually use lidocaine for a short time to help with your symptoms. See your doctor if your symptoms do not improve. We also use non-essential cookies to help us improve the experience for visitors, learn about how our site is being used and help ensure we produce relevant, findable content.
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