Lidopac Kit: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Acute skin problems such as swelling and itching are often uncomfortable and troublesome for people who encounter them. Let's find out what Lidopac Kit does and how it can be used to treat the above symptoms.

1. What is Lidopac Kit?

The main ingredient of Lidopac Kit is lidocaine. Lidopac Kit works by working by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area, providing a local anesthetic effect. Therefore, it is used on the skin to treat itching and pain in certain conditions (eg, scratches, minor burns, eczema, insect bites), itching caused by hemorrhoids, and certain other problems. Other problems of the genitals, anal area (such as itching: anus, itching around the vagina, rectum).

2. How to use Lidopac Kit correctly?

Proper use will help increase the absorption of the active ingredient lidocaine, Lidopac Kit works best, ensuring the effectiveness of local anesthesia. Therefore, patients need to pay attention to the following notes when using Lidopac Kit:
Lidopac Kit is used by applying on the area of ​​​​the skin to be numbed. Note, do not apply Lidopac Kit to open wounds. Usually used 2 to 3 times per day. The best time to apply the medication is usually at least 1 hour before needle insertion or at least 2 hours before minor skin procedures. First of all, you need to wash your hands before using Lidopac Kit. Take an appropriate amount of Lidopac Kit as directed and apply directly to the skin. Dosage depends on many factors including: Your medical condition, age, and weight. When applying Lidopac Kit, apply it gently, do not rub the skin and cover it with a bandage or gauze to keep the cream in place. A short time before the procedure, you need to remove the pad or gauze and clean it thoroughly as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately after using Lidopac Kit. If you are using a spray bottle, shake the can well before use. The distance between the spray bottle and the spray area is about 8-13 cm, spray until wet. If a facial treatment is required, spray on hands and apply to face. Do not spray near the mouth, eyes, nose. If you are using foam, shake the can well before use. Spray foam on hands and apply to acne-affected skin. Be careful not to get Lidopac Kit into your eyes or nose, or mouth or ears. If Lidopac Kit gets into eyes, rinse eyes immediately and completely with clean water or physiological saline.

3. What are the side effects of Lidopac Kit?

In addition to the therapeutic effect, the use of Lidopac Kit can lead to unwanted effects. Common side effects of Lidopac Kit include: Redness, swelling, tingling or burning, or skin lightening.
Tell your doctor right away if while taking Lidopac Kit you have any serious side effects including:
Slow breathing, shallow breathing, Dizziness, fainting, Fast or slow heartbeat and pounding Irregularity, Mental and mood changes such as confusion, anxiety, Convulsions, severe drowsiness, Pale skin, bluish-gray, Unusual fatigue, trouble breathing, Allergic reactions classified as serious Lidopac Kit very rarely occurs with symptoms including: itching and/or swelling of the tongue, itchy throat swelling, dizziness, rash, face may be swollen and itchy, feeling short of breath. Lidopac Kit may affect the results of some laboratory tests. Therefore, patients who go to the doctor should let the testing staff and doctor know if they are taking Lidopac Kit. These are not all the possible side effects of Lidopac Kit. While taking Lidopac Kit, if you notice other unwanted effects not listed above or if any of these side effects are more severe or persist, you should stop Lidopac Kit and see your doctor.
Before using Lidopac Kit, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to lidocaine or other drugs in the same class, such as bupivacaine and bupivacaine, or have a history of heart problems such as irregular heartbeat, kidney disease, or kidney disease. liver, blood disorders such as methemoglobinemia, stretch marks, especially in the area where lidocaine was applied.

4. What drug interactions can occur when using Lidopac Kit?

Interactions between Lidopac Kit and other medications when used together or at a close time can affect the action of the same drug or even increase the risk of serious side effects. of each drug. Therefore, before using Lidopac Kit, tell your doctor about all other medicines and products you are using.
Products that interact with Lidopac Kit drugs that increase the risk of side effects or increase the elimination of Lidopac Kit from the body, reduce drug concentrations leading to decreased effectiveness of treatment include: heart rhythm medications such as amiodarone, bretylium, mexiletine, phenytoin, sotalol.

5. What are the other precautions when using Lidopac Kit?

Abuse of Lidopac Kit can lead to overdose and serious symptoms such as convulsions, loss of consciousness, even fainting or difficulty breathing.
To ensure safety and avoid side effects of Lidopac Kit, patients should carefully read the instructions before using or follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. In case the use of Lidopac Kit is not effective, the patient can discuss directly with the doctor before the procedure.

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Reference source: webmd.com