Lidocaine and Prilocaine (Topical)

Brand Names : EMLA, lignocaine

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

The following side effects may mean that a serious allergic reaction is occurring. Check with your doctor or get emergency help immediately if they occur, especially if several of them occur at the same time.

Rare

Coughing, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing; difficulty in swallowing; large, hive-like swellings on eyelids, face, lips, or tongue; severe dizziness or feeling faint; skin rash, itching, or hives; stuffy nose

Also check with your health care professional, or get emergency help right away , if any of the following side effects occur:

Signs of too much medicine being absorbed into the body

Blue or blue-purple color of lips, fingernails, or skin; blurred or double vision; dark urine; dizziness or drowsiness; feeling hot, cold, or numb; headache; irregular or fast heartbeat; muscle twitching or trembling; nausea or vomiting; ringing or buzzing in the ears; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness; unusual tiredness or weakness

Note:

The above side effects are not likely to occur when usual amounts of this medicine are used properly. However, they may occur if the medicine is used too often, applied to broken skin (for example, cuts or scrapes), applied to very large areas, or kept on the skin too long.

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Burning feeling, swelling, itching, or skin rash at place of application (without other signs of an allergic reaction listed above); white or red skin at place of application

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.