About the LIDODERM Patch

LIDODERM®Lidocaine patch (lidocaine patch 5%) is the prescription Lidocaine patch that offers a "no-pill" option to relieve your after-shingles pain1. Only LIDODERM has more than 10 years of use in treating after-shingles pain, because LIDODERM is the first and only lidocaine based topical medicine approved by the FDA for after-shingles pain. Apply it only to intact skin (no blisters)1.

The LIDODERM Lidocaine patch works directly on your area of pain

The medicine in the LIDODERM patch works right where your after-shingles pain is1. When used as directed, very little drug enters your bloodstream, making it appropriate to be used alone or with other medicines to treat your after-shingles pain1.

LIDODERM penetrates just deep enough to soothe your damaged nerves and relieve your pain from shingles. And it can be used daily with a low risk of interacting with other medicines you may be taking1.

LIDODERM: A custom fit for your after-shingles pain

LIDODERM allows you to customize your after-shingles pain treatment, so you can:

  • Use it alone or with other medicines for after-shingles pain2
  • Cut it to fit your area of pain1
  • Wear up to 3 Lidocaine patches at a time1

The LIDODERM Lidocaine patch is the only therapy for after-shingles pain that can be custom cut to fit your area of pain1. It is easy to apply and remove, and you should always wear it as directed by your healthcare professional.

You can wear up to 3 patches at a time for as long as 12 hours, followed by 12 hours off1. You can wear it under your clothing, and because the patch is thin and has no odor, no one will know you have it on. If your skin is sensitive to clothing or the air, the patch may also provide you with the benefit of protecting the skin surface2,3.

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Important Safety Information

LIDODERM® (lidocaine patch 5%) is used to relieve the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia, also referred to as after-shingles pain. Apply only to intact skin with no blisters.

You should not use this product if you are sensitive to local anesthetics such as lidocaine, or to any of the other ingredients in LIDODERM.

Even a used LIDODERM patch contains a large amount of lidocaine. A small child or a pet could suffer serious adverse effects from chewing or swallowing a new or used LIDODERM patch. Store and dispose of patches out of the reach of children, pets and others. Never reuse a patch.

LIDODERM patches should be worn for no more than 12 hours a day. Applying the patches for a longer time or using more than 3 patches could cause serious reactions.

Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself, and safely discard used patches or pieces of cut patches where children and pets cannot get to them.

Avoid the use of external heat sources, such as heating pads or electric blankets, as this has not been studied.

Avoid contact of LIDODERM with the eye. If contact occurs, immediately wash the eye with water or saline and protect it until sensation returns.

Be sure to tell your healthcare professional if you have liver disease, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking medication for irregular heartbeat. For such people, LIDODERM should be used with caution.

Allergic reactions, though rare, can occur.

During or immediately after using LIDODERM, the skin around the patch may develop a change in color, colored spots, irritation, itching, flaking of the skin, rash, bruising, swelling, pimple-like raised skin, a cyst containing fluid, pain, burning, or abnormal sensation. These reactions are generally mild and go away on their own within a few minutes to hours. Other reactions may include dizziness, headache, and nausea. Tell your healthcare professional if you experience any of these symptoms while using LIDODERM.

Only your healthcare professional can determine if LIDODERM is right for you. Always follow your healthcare professional’s instructions when using LIDODERM.

Please see the LIDODERM important product information and discuss it with your healthcare provider.

References

  1. LIDODERM® Complete Prescribing Information. Chadds Ford, PA: Endo Pharmaceuticals; 2010
  2. Rowbotham MC, et al. Lidocaine patch: double-blind controlled study of a new treatment method for post-herpetic neuralgia. Pain. 1995; 65(1996): 39-44
  3. Galer BS. Advances in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: The Topical Lidocaine Patch. Today’s Therapeutic Trends. 2000; 1-20