Lidoderm Patch (Lidocaine)

The Lidoderm patch, available by prescription, is a shingles pain relief medication. It is used to provide relief from post-herpetic neuralgia pain resulting from a shingles infection. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is released into the skin in measured amounts through the patch. It blocks the ability of nerves to send pain signals, thereby reducing the burning, aches, and stabbing pains that result from shingles. Purchasing the Lidoderm patch from Canadian sources may offer the best and lowest cost.

What is Shingles?

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes painful, burning skin rashes that usually occur on only one side of the body and most commonly on the torso, neck, or face. It is also referred to as herpes zoster and can be a recurring infection for some people. With most cases of shingles, the sufferer can expect their infection to clear within 3 to 5 weeks.

Directions

The standard guideline for using the Lidoderm patch is to apply it once each day for shingles pain relief. A patch should not be worn for more than 12 hours, and users should never exceed the dosage regulations indicated in their prescription by applying more than 3 patches at any time.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in the Lidoderm patch is Lidocaine.

Cautions

Inform your doctor of any history of G-6PD (glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase) blood disorder, methemoglobinemia, heart disease, lung disease, or liver disease before beginning treatment with the Lidoderm patch.

Advise your doctor if you have any surgery scheduled in the near future before beginning treatment with the Lidoderm patch.

Keep medication in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of children.

Interactions

Adverse drug interactions may occur between the Lidoderm patch and certain prescription medications, including chloroquine, dapsone, disopyramide, flecainide, metoclopramide, mexiletine, moricizine, nitrofurantoin, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, quinine, sulfasalazine, and tocainide. Let your doctor know of all medications you are currently taking before getting a prescription and proceeding to buy Lidoderm patch online.

Side Effects

Lidocaine patch side effects may occur, and some users may experience burning or discomfort at the application site, redness or swelling under the patch, or rash or hives. If side effects occur, consider discontinuing use and consulting with your doctor to discuss alternative medications for shingles pain relief.