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Is It OK To Put A Lidocaine Patch On An
Question:
Is it OK to put a lidocaine patch on an area that has a small puncture wound? The wound has been properly cleaned at the emergency room.
I am taking antibiotics
Is it OK to put a lidocaine patch on an area that has a small puncture wound? The wound has been properly cleaned at the emergency room.
I am taking antibiotics
Brief Answer:
You can apply patch on it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Since the wound has been cleaned properly, you can put the lidocaine patch on the area. The absorption of the drug may be faster if it an open wound. If it is a small puncture wound only then it will not affect the rate of absorption of the drug.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
You can apply patch on it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Since the wound has been cleaned properly, you can put the lidocaine patch on the area. The absorption of the drug may be faster if it an open wound. If it is a small puncture wound only then it will not affect the rate of absorption of the drug.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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