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Can lidocaine for your mouth work on your skin too?
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Yes: Lidocaine actually comes in a topical preparation.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Yes: Yes! it just may be prepared differently.
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No,: Medications intended for use on mucous membranes will not be able to penetrate intact skin in the same manner.
Answered 4/29/2014
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