XYLITOL Side Effects & Safety. Xylitol is safe in the amounts found in foods. It seems safe as a medicine for most adults in amounts up to about 50 grams per day. Avoid higher doses. There is some concern that extremely high doses for long periods of time (more than three years) can cause tumors.
Applying the patches for a longer time or using more than 3 patches at a time could result in. increased absorption of lidocaine and high blood concentrations, leading to serious side. effects. Lidocaine toxicity could be expected at lidocaine blood concentrations above 5 Âµg/mL. (1). Off Label Uses: Neuropathic pain: Lidoderm patches have been shown to be effective in treating neuropathic. pain of various types as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to an analgesic regimen.
Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. HOW TO USE: This product should only be applied to healthy, normal skin. Do not apply to skin that is broken or irritated. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Remove the protective liner and apply the patch to the skin area that is most painful. Apply the prescribed number of patches, usually only once a day for up to 12 hours or as directed by your doctor.