excellent Xylocaine Jelly Generic Name: Lidocaine Gel (L Y E doe cane) Brand Name: Solarcaine Aloe Extra, Xylocaine Jelly Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Xylocaine Jelly: It is used to stop pain. It is used to ease pain from skin irritations. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Top 11 Truths About Narcotic Painkiller Meds What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Xylocaine Jelly? If you have an allergy to lidocaine or any other part of Xylocaine Jelly (lidocaine gel). 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 is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Xylocaine Jelly. 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 this medicine 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 Xylocaine Jelly? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Xylocaine Jelly. 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 this medicine for longer than you were told by your doctor. 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 Xylocaine Jelly is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine 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 Xylocaine Jelly 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 (Xylocaine Jelly) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Do not take Xylocaine Jelly by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn). Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well. Put on clean, dry, healthy skin. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you use this medicine 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 Xylocaine Jelly 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 this medicine is used. What are some other side effects of Xylocaine Jelly? 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 Xylocaine Jelly (lidocaine gel) 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 Xylocaine Jelly? 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 this medicine, 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 Xylocaine Jelly 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 this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Xylocaine Jelly. 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 this medicine. 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