Lidocaine, Intradermal Injection

What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: anesthetic

Generic and brand names: lidocaine, intradermal injection; Zingo

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is given by a special kind of injection to prevent pain before injections or other procedures that puncture the skin. It is used in children 3 to 18 years of age.

What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?

Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:

• an allergic reaction to any medicine
• bleeding or blood clotting problems
• liver disease

Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.

How do I use it?

This medicine is given by a healthcare provider. The medicine is pushed onto your skin by a special round container that touches your skin. No needle or injection (shot) is used to give this medicine.

What if I overdose?

If you or anyone else has intentionally taken too much of this medicine, call 911 or go to the emergency room right away. If you pass out, have seizures, weakness or confusion, or have trouble breathing, call 911. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. The poison control center number is 800-222-1222.

Symptoms of an acute overdose may include: coma, confusion, seizures, dizziness, numbness, tremors.

What should I watch out for?

This medicine may cause mild redness, swelling, or a rash where the device is used. Children should be aware that they will hear a sound similar to that of a popping balloon when this medicine is used.

What are the possible side effects?

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Trouble breathing, unusual bruising or bleeding.

Other: Redness, itching, and swelling where the medicine is given, nausea, vomiting.

What products might interact with this medicine?

When you take this medicine with other medicines, it can change the way this or any of the other medicines work. Nonprescription medicines, vitamins, natural remedies, and certain foods may also interact. Using these products together might cause harmful side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking:

• other anesthetics such as benzocaine (Americaine), dibucaine (Nupercainal), pramoxine (Tronothane), or other lidocaine products such as Xylocaine

Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

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This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.

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