http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/articl...03A0152893.php
I believe with the ointment, it is really a
transdermal GEL. That means the lidocaine will mostly be absorbed. Lidocaine has been available in topical forms for a long time. I suspect this one is specially made, for absorption to the deeper layers.
The patches are designed to release lidocaine from the patch at a fixed rate. And after 12 hours for safety reasons, it must be taken off. Lidocaine affects the heart, so a rotation of the patch is necessary (some lidocaine remains in the patch after 12 hrs, and must be disposed of safely where pets and children cannot get it). I don't think much lidocaine will be left over from application of the ointment. And I suspect it could be misused and create side effects. So I would be careful with it.
I get palpitations sometimes from my Lidoderms. So I tend to cut them in half for smaller areas.
Melody, what does the label say? Exactly? Is it an industry label, or one from a compounding pharmacy?
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