What is Ztlido: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

Ztlido overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Lidocanna, Salonpas, Lidoderm, Lidocare, ZTlido, Pain Relieving Patches, Pain Relief Patch, Aspercreme, First Care Pain Relief Gel Patch, Gen7T Patch, Lidocaine Novaplus, Re-Lieved

Generic Names:

  • Ztlido

Uses:

  • Treats nerve pain that is caused by herpes zoster or shingles.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anesthetic, Local

Forms:

  • Patch

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What form(s) does Ztlido come in

  • Patch

What are common Ztlido doses?

  • Box 30 Patch

Common Ztlido prescriptions

  • ZTlido
    30 patch box

How to take Ztlido

  • Transdermal routeYour doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Do not use more patches or apply them more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • This medicine should be used only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off with water or saline right away.

  • Keep the patch in its envelope until you are ready to put it on. You may cut the patch into a smaller size with scissors before you take off the patch liner.

  • Transdermal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch.

  • The patch will not stick if it gets wet. Do not wear it when you take a bath or shower, or when you go swimming.

  • Apply the patch to clean, dry skin. Transdermal routeDo not put the patch over burns, cuts, or irritated skin.

  • Do not wear the patch for longer than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.

  • Transdermal routeStore the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Transdermal routeFold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Throw any used patch away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away old patches after the expiration date has passed.

  • The patch will not stick if it gets wet. Do not wear it when you take a bath or shower, or when you go swimming.

  • Transdermal routeFold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Throw any used patch away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away old patches after the expiration date has passed.

  • Keep the patch in its envelope until you are ready to put it on. You may cut the patch into a smaller size with scissors before you take off the patch liner.

  • Transdermal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch.

  • Transdermal routeYour doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Do not use more patches or apply them more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Do not wear the patch for longer than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.

  • Apply the patch to clean, dry skin. Transdermal routeDo not put the patch over burns, cuts, or irritated skin.

  • This medicine should be used only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off with water or saline right away.

  • Transdermal routeStore the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Ztlido contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to lidocaine or similar medicines.

Ztlido warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicine.

  • Do not use a heating pad, electric blanket, or other heat source over the patch. .

Ztlido interactions

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how lidocaine works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following:Medicine for heart rhythm problems, such as mexiletineOther topical medicine

  • Do not use a heating pad, electric blanket, or other heat source over the patch. .

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Ztlido side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Redness, itching, burning, swelling, or blisters where the patch is applied

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing