Using lidocaine skin cream with other medicines and herbal supplements

Lidocaine can sometimes affect the way other medicines work. However, this is more likely when you're using it at higher doses or if you're having lidocaine injections.

If you're following the leaflet instructions of your lidocaine skin cream or using it as your doctor or nurse tells you, it usually will not affect any other medicines.

Speak to your pharmacist if you have any questions.

There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with lidocaine. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.