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A member asked:
I have a tube of lidocaine hydrochloride jelly 2% can it be used for hemmroids. it say use externally, but has a tip on it. can it put inside analarea?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes' you can: Lidocaine HCl is a local anesthetic. And its used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations, canker sores and hemorrhoids.
Answered 1/13/2015
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I would not: touch tip to anything especially anal area. It can become contaminated with bacteria.
Answered 2/15/2015
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