lidocaine - topical, Lidamantle, Xylocaine

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GENERIC NAME: LIDOCAINE - TOPICAL (LIE-doh-cane)

BRAND NAME(S): Lidamantle, Xylocaine

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USES: This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (e.g., scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (e.g., anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams (e.g., sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.

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