Question 1

i got some lidocaine shots done. they put them in my scalp. i noticed one of the sites has a white head looking thing with some redness around. this was done 6 days ago. how should i clean it ? does it sound infected ?

Accepted Answer

: There could be infection in view of the redness. Hot ( not too hot) water compresses for 10-15 minutes a few times a day helps bring any pus to a head. Apply rubbing alcohol to the surrounding area to kill staph bacteria. See an MD if increasing redness or pain develop. You could apply antibacterial ointment to the pimple.

Question 2

can lidocaine for your mouth work on your skin too?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lidocaine actually comes in a topical preparation.

Question 3

could i use lidocaine for mouth ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, works quite well. Follow instructions to avoid overdose. Make sure your mouth ulcers are diagnosed by an md or dds to make sure you don't have oral cancer.

Question 4

can we use topical lidocaine (xylocaine) spray for a small lesion in mouth, that cause pain upon eating ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as not allergic to xylocaine, (lidocaine) yes you may.  If the sore persists though for over a week, have someone look at it.

Question 5

my dad has mouth sores he was prescribed a magic mouth contains lidocaine and other 2 sol.does he do the salt and baking soda wash before or after?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Canker sore is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The dental laser offers immediate relief from the pain of these sores. See your dentist.

Question 6

at the site where the dentist injected me, is it safe to rub lidocaine viscacious to numb my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Mouth: Yes however if the tenderness persists more than 2 days return to the dentist for evaluation of the area. This  tenderness is an uncommon occurrence.

Question 7

i swished lidocaine in my mouth. i haven't used it since in days. spot is not numb anymore, but a quarter of my jaw is. why? and will it go away?

Accepted Answer

See dentist ASAP: The effects of rinsing with Lidocaine should only last about an hour or so. If you are still felling numb days later, then something else is going on and you should have it evaluated.

Question 8

what's in numbing drops that optometrists use that makes your eye numb? is it similar to lidocaine that dentists use in your mouth? i'm just curious.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Numbing eye drops contain a local anesthetic similar to lidocaine.

Question 9

can't make it to dentist until next week. tooth ache. what would help best? could i use lidocaine ointment on my cheek to numb mouth where it hurts?

Accepted Answer

OTC Pain Meds: Lidocaine ointment is more a topical anesthetic and really won't do much. See if you can move your appointment up, most offices can accommodate an emergency.

Question 10

have fungal infection in mouth,what is safe during pregnancy?also is cetylpyridinium chloride+lidocaine hcl gel safe during pregnancy??

Accepted Answer

Cetylpyridinium: As a general answer, cetylpyridium is not safe for pregnant women.  It can severely damage the liver of the fetus. For oral thrush, gargle with salt water, avoid sweets, eat some plain yogurt every day. If it is really severe, then topical Nystatin (swish and spit).

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I got some lidocaine shots done. they put them in my scalp. i noticed one of the sites has a white head looking thing with some redness around. this was done 6 days ago. how should i clean it ? does it sound infected ?

A member asked:

Can lidocaine for your mouth work on your skin too?

A member asked:

Could i use lidocaine for mouth ulcers?

A member asked:

Can we use topical lidocaine (xylocaine) spray for a small lesion in mouth, that cause pain upon eating ?

A member asked:

My dad has mouth sores he was prescribed a magic mouth contains lidocaine and other 2 sol.does he do the salt and baking soda wash before or after?

A member asked:

At the site where the dentist injected me, is it safe to rub lidocaine viscacious to numb my mouth?

A member asked:

I swished lidocaine in my mouth. i haven't used it since in days. spot is not numb anymore, but a quarter of my jaw is. why? and will it go away?

A member asked:

What's in numbing drops that optometrists use that makes your eye numb? is it similar to lidocaine that dentists use in your mouth? i'm just curious.

A member asked:

Can't make it to dentist until next week. tooth ache. what would help best? could i use lidocaine ointment on my cheek to numb mouth where it hurts?

A member asked:

Have fungal infection in mouth,what is safe during pregnancy?also is cetylpyridinium chloride+lidocaine hcl gel safe during pregnancy??

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