apartments Bactine (Lidocaine Liquid and Solution) Generic Name: Lidocaine Liquid and Solution (LIE doe cane) Brand Name: Bactine, Xylocaine, Zilactin L Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Bactine: It is used to stop pain. It is used to treat mouth sores. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow View Frightful (But Dead Serious) Drug Side Effects What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Bactine? If you have an allergy to lidocaine or any other part of Bactine (lidocaine liquid and solution). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If there is an infection where this medicine will be used. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Bactine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Bactine? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin. Do not use Bactine for longer than you were told by your doctor. Do not eat while your mouth feels numb. You may bite your tongue. Do not scratch or rub the skin while it is numb. Do not let it get very hot or very cold. Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) unless told to do so by the doctor. Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor. Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin unless the doctor tells you to. Avoid use of heat sources (such as sunlamps, tanning beds, heating pads, electric blankets, heat lamps, saunas, hot tubs, heated waterbeds). Avoid long, hot baths or sunbathing. Your temperature may rise and cause too much drug to pass into your body. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If this medicine is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. If you are 65 or older, use Bactine with care. You could have more side effects. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Bactine) best taken? Use Bactine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Shake well before use. Follow how to use carefully. If using as a rinse, swish it in mouth as long as you can. Swallow or spit out as you are told. If putting on with a cotton swab, put on affected part as your doctor or the label tells you. Do not eat anything for at least 60 minutes (1 hour) after you use this medicine. Measure liquid doses carefully. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you use Bactine on a regular basis, put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times this medicine is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal. Signs of too much acid in the blood (acidosis) like confusion; fast breathing; fast heartbeat; a heartbeat the does not feel normal; very bad stomach pain, upset stomach, or throwing up; feeling very sleepy; shortness of breath; or feeling very tired or weak. Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing. Very bad numbness and tingling. Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Seizures. Change in eyesight. Feeling nervous and excitable. Dizziness or passing out. Ringing in ears. Upset stomach or throwing up. Feeling hot or cold. Shakiness. Twitching. Slow heartbeat. Very bad irritation where Bactine is used. What are some other side effects of Bactine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Redness. Swelling. Change in color of skin. Irritation where this medicine is used. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Bactine? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Protect from heat. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Bactine (lidocaine liquid and solution), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Bactine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Bactine. 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