Hello, I would like to know something about Lidocaine. Can it be used topically? I have gotten it for injection shots but I am a bit afraid of that applying method. So, should I try putting in on the surface of the skin and hoe that it will be absorbed? Do you know something about this?
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Hmm, I think that we have a bit of misunderstanding here. I don’t know about those shots, but I do know that Lidocaine usually comes in a form of gel. I assume that you have some superficial skin injury, a cut, bruise, something like that, but I am not certain that you would need injections for that. So, yes, Lidocaine in a form of gel might be applied on the skin. Actually, that is the only method of applying.
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The person who answered is wrong. Lidocaine can come in many formulation, from injectable solution to a topical gel/cream. I don't know if pouring the lidocaine that was meant for injection over the skin will work... I know it works on open wounds (sometimes it's used to change dressings with less pain and because the injectable solution is cheaper than the gel some people use it like that) and on the mucosa (inside the mouth, vagina, anus, etc). I don't know if intact skin can absorb it. I'd also like to know because I want to remove some hairs on my neck (which is very painful) and I have some injectable lidocaine at home ahahah. I'll try and get back to you!
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Lidocane is injectable and/or topical. It doesn't 'usually' come in a certain form. It comes in many forms, liquid (injectable), not usually sent home, gel (topical typically) and even in a prescription patch form. These various forms have different percentages of lidocane depending on the delivery system.
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I am trying it as we speak. I burnt my hand really bad and all I have is the inevitable kind. It seems to be working. I had to apply it a couple times letting the liquid dry on my burn. It's still sensitive and doesn't feel numb but it's not burning every five second.
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Why is it that a 9% lidocaine spray works in numbing the skin, but a 15% lidocaine spray doesn't?
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