This medicine is called: LMX4, Lidocaine 4%w/w Cream
Each gram of cream contains 40mg of the active ingredient lidocaine. LMX4 is a type of medicine called a local
anaesthetic, used to numb an area of the body. LMX4 temporarily numbs the surface of the skin. It can be used to provide pain relief when a needle is inserted into the skin for clinical purposes, such as into a vein (venipuncture or venous cannulation). It may also be used to numb the skin prior to administration of painful topical treatments on larger surface areas of intact skin.
LMX4 Numbing Cream – 5g
£3.96
LMX4 is a type of medicine called a local anaesthetic, used to numb an area of the body.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order using our Amazon Two Day Shipping. Orders placed on weekends and bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day.
Active Ingredients: Lidocaine (4% w/w) Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer 940, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Trolamine, Vitamin E Acetate, Water.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
An allergic reaction is rare, affecting up to 1 in 1000 people. Symptoms may include a rash, swelling, very low blood pressure or anaphylactic shock. If you experience an allergic reaction or anaphylactic shock, remove the cream and seek medical advice immediately.
Skin irritation, redness, itching, dryness or rash at the site of application are common side effects which may affect up to 1 in 10 people.
You may experience eye irritation if the cream is applied to or around the eye. Refer to ‘Precautions when using LMX4’ in Section 3 for what to do immediately after accidental eye exposure.
Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to a doctor, nurse or other trained person involved in your treatment. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme, available at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If you use more LMX4 than you should:
Overdose is unlikely, but talk to your doctor or nurse straight away, even if you do not feel any symptoms. An overdose may include using more than recommended amount, applying the cream to large areas or using the cream for longer than recommended. The following overdose symptoms may be experienced: blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness, difficulty breathing, trembling, chest pain or an irregular heartbeat.
Store at controlled room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C).
Take special care with LMX4:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use if:
You are acutely ill or elderly (you will be more sensitive to lidocaine).
You have a history of being sensitive to the ingredients of any medicines.
You have a severe liver (hepatic) disease.
Using with other medicines:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently used any other medicines, with or without a prescription, but specially:
LMX4 or any other local anaesthetic.
Any medicine used to prevent or treat an irregular heart beat, such as tocainide, mexiletime or amiodarone. The beta-blocker propranolol, for the treatment of hypertension. Cimetidine, for the treatment of heartburn or stomach ulcers.
Always use LMX4 exactly as instructed. Ask immediately if you have any questions.
Precaution when using LMX4:
For external use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not apply to raw or blistered skin, in the ear, inside the nose, in the mouth, to the anus (back passage), where there is a skin rash or eczema, or where there are cuts, grazes or wounds. Avoid getting LMX4 cream in your eyes, as it may cause irritation. If you accidentally get in your eye, immediately rinse it well with lukewarm water or sodium chloride (salt) solution and protect it until sensation returns. How you use LMX4 changes, depending upon why you are using the product. Make sure you choose and follow the correct dosage section overleaf. Your doctor or nurse will tell you where you should apply the cream. If the cream is to be used over large areas, a doctor or nurse will apply it for you. LMX4 blocks all sensation in the treated area. Avoid scratching, rubbing and exposure to extreme hot and cold until the anaesthetic effects has worn off.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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