could you buy lidocaine over the counter?

Question

Can i while using lidocaine ointment take over-the-counter pain relievers without out causing more problems?

Answer 1

I believe so: The otc preperations for Lidocaine will be in lower concentration in general under 1%. Topical otc analgesics often have other local anesthetics that function like Lidocaine with a similar profile Benzocaine for example that you will see otc.

Answer 2

Several options: There are several different local anesthetics available. If you are truly allergic to lidocaine, your allergist can test you to the various available anesthetics to try to find one to which you will not react.

Answer 3

See Allergy: Local anesthetic allergy is very rare, some argue that it does not even exist. If there is a concern about a reaction to a local anesthetic agent see and allergist. They will review your history, perform a physical and if needed they can skin test to the local anesthetic if needed. Based upon those results decision can be made about if one is allergic and how to proceed.

Answer 4

Other Options: From personal experience, in cases where all anesthetics caused an allergic reaction, I have been able to use saline or cold to provide temporary local coverage. For larger areas or longer procedures, sometimes an anti-axiety medication can be used. There has also been some good evidence in the use of acupuncture and hypnosis.

Answer 5

Yes.: One may develop allergy at any time to almost any thing.

Answer 6

Yes: Everything is a potential allergen, but Lidocaine is rare to be allergic to.

Answer 7

Depends on route: Injected it takes only a minute or so. Topically it takes 15 or more.

Answer 8

Depends: In the mouth, it can take from 1-10 minutes depending on where.

Answer 9

1/2 to 1 1/2 hours: Depending on where the Lidocaine is placed, the relative blood flow and the ph level of the tissues can affect how long Lidocaine lasts. It may be necessary to mix Lidocaine with other agents such as Epinephrine which help keep the Lidocaine in the tissue. Mixing it with long acting agents such as Marcaine can also lengthen the time that Lidocaine lasts.

Answer 10

It depnds: Duration of local anesthetics depend on many variables, but here is a verbatim note about lidocaine/epi from lexi drugs: "onset of action: peak effect: ~5 minutes duration: ~2 hours; dose and anesthetic procedure dependent".

Answer 11

Difficult: Unless you are a pharmacist specializing in compounding medications, this may be challenging.

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