A Brief Overview of Numbing Cream

You may profit from numbing cream to help alleviate the pain of a needle puncture. Numbing cream is available without a prescription at your local pharmacy. Lidocaine is found in numbing creams (also known as topical anesthetics). When applied to your skin, they numb the region, reducing the discomfort of a needle poke.

How to Apply

While using numbing cream, follow the directions on the pharmaceutical label or package insert as well as the advice of your healthcare professional.

Other crucial tips for using numbing cream include:

  • Use the least amount of lotion necessary to numb the skin.
  • Applying numbing cream to a big region of skin should be avoided.
  • Numbing cream should not be used on sensitive skin areas (such as the lips).
  • Heat should be avoided in areas where numbing cream has been administered.
  • Avoid applying bandages or plastic wrap to areas of skin that have been treated with numbing cream.
  • If you need to cover the skin which has been medicated with numbing cream (to keep it in place), check with your health professional first.
  • On exposed wounds, avoid using numbing cream.
  • When applying a numbing cream to a youngster, keep in mind that the amount is determined by the child’s weight.
  • Allowing a child to apply numbing cream without parental supervision is never a good idea.
  • Numbing cream should be stored at room temperature, free from moisture and heat

in the air.

When should I contact the medical team?

If you have any of the following symptoms, contact your healthcare team:

  • you have concerns regarding the location of the cream or the health of a site, such as if there is a minor scrape or cut where the cream should be placed
  • if you exhibit skin response symptoms such as itching, redness, or a rash
  • The cream goes into your mouth or eyes. In this situation, contact a healthcare practitioner only after thoroughly cleaning the affected area with plain water.

If you exhibit symptoms of an allergic reaction to the cream, call 911 immediately. These are some examples:

  • Shivers or fever
  • hives
  • swelling
  • Shortness of breath or wheezing

Do I need to undertake any measures when using numbing cream?

  • Expiration dates

Expiration dates on the container before using the cream to ensure it is still safe to use.

  • Getting Rid of Numbing Cream

Inquire with your pharmacist about what to do with expired or unused cream. If the pharmacy does not have a “take return” program, throw the cream tube away.

  • Numbing cream storage

Keep numbing cream in its original packaging, out of the hands of children, and away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity, such as the restroom. Make sure any caps are properly secured and, if possible, keep the cream separate from any medications.

Conclusion: When applied to your child’s skin, numbing lotions help to decrease the pain of a needle poke. Apply numbing lotion to the injection site at least 30 minutes before the procedure and wrap it in plastic wrap or a transparent bandage. Numbing cream should never be applied to an open wound, such as a cut or scratch. Contact your healthcare practitioner if you’re not sure where and how to apply the cream, if you have a skin reaction, or if any cream gets into your eyes or mouth.

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