Maxilene (Lidocaine)

Maxilene (Lidocaine) is an over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain and itching from minor burns, insect bites, scrapes, cuts, and other minor skin irritations. Wool, soaps, and chemicals may cause mild skin irritation. Maxilene is also used to relieve pain and itching from anorectal disorders and hemorrhoids. The active ingredient in Maxilene is Lidocaine. Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs called local anesthetics. It works by causing temporary numbness or loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Maxilene. The most common side effects of Maxilene may include the following:
• Mild irritation;
• Numbness in areas where the drug is accidentally applied;
• Temporary redness

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Severe burning or stinging where the medicine is applied;
• Severe headache;
• Sudden dizziness;
• Unusual sensations of temperature

These are not all of the side effects of Maxilene. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not use Maxilene if you are allergic to Lidocaine or any ingredient in Maxilene. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Are treating a large skin area;
• Have a certain blood disorder called methemoglobinemia;
• Have heart rhythm disorders;
• Have open wounds or broken skin where the drug will be applied

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Maxilene and other medicines, like prilocaine, sodium nitrite, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Maxilene will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Lidocaine passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect a nursing infant. Avoid applying this medication on your breast or larger skin areas that may come in contact with your baby. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Maxilene is a topical medication. Use this medicine on the skin only. Do not take it by mouth. If the medication gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water immediately. Wash your hands before and after applying Maxilene. Put the drug only on clean, dry skin. Do not use coverings like bandages, make-up, or dressings on the treated area unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid scratching or rubbing your skin while it is numb. Do not let the treated area get very hot or very cold. Avoid using heat sources like sunlamps, tanning beds, or taking long hot baths. Your temperature may rise and cause your body to absorb too much medicine. Store Maxilene at room temperature. Do not freeze. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

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