Has anyone been prescribed LIDOCAINE OINTMENT 5% for teething pains (1 year old)

[Kelix]

It says its an anestetic which makes sense. But says on the box for external use only?

Just wondering if anyone has used this?

is it a gel?

yes its a clearish, stiff gel IYKWIM

well lidocaine is what they inject you with at the dentist so I guess it should be fine
Call pharmacist and ask if you are worried

It seems a bit extreme for teething though. Have you tried teetha?

Not tried teetha will look it up.

I thought it a bit extreme too! Have used bonjela, calgel, dentinox, & teething powders. I rang the doctor for a prescription (didnt go into see him) and he prescribed this. I havent used it and might not.

The pharmacist was a little taken aback when I told him what it was for but checked his book and said it should be OK? Im not overly convinced. Am scared she will just suck it off and swallow it.

Can you buy this over the counter? I have an awful tooth ache at the moment.

Teetha is really good ime
Nelson's
you can buy in any decent chemist

According to my Pharmacy handbook it is not suitable for use in under one's. It does not list teething as a use for it. The cream is normally used for external use to numb a site prior to injection, it can cause swallowing difficulties if ingested.
I would check again with your GP

I wouldn't use it either until you've seen GP face to face. Seems way too extreme for teething and I'd be very concerned about the risk of swallowing it. Have you tried giving paracetamol and ice pops? Cold teething rings, cold flannel to chew on? None of the creams/powders ever worked for DS1 but a dose of paracetamol and anything cold including a hard mouthed beaker usually did the trick.

Thanks for advice everyone, Im not going to use it and Im going to see my GP on Monday.

Going to go to Boots tomorrow and buy some Teetha or Nelsons so fingers crossed.

This is the same doctor that prescribed 2 doses of aintibiotics that my DD did not need Not having much luck with him TBH.

Thanks again everyone - can always rely on the all knowing fellow MN's to help out

lol just relaised Nelsons and Teetha are the same thing lol!

anbesol liquid is avavilable over the counter and is 8 times stronger than Bongela, I used it as well on a mouth ulcer and it stopped the pain straight away.

Have you tried anbesol liquid? I found it very good when DC were teething.

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Anbesol contains lidocaine also, but the strength is only 0.9%.

I would say that is plenty. If someone is having a minor op under local, the surgeon injects lidocaine 1% or 2% under the skin.

So I honestly don't think a 1 year old teether needs a 5% cream on their gum, even taking into account the difference between injecting and mere absorption!

Thanks never herd of Anbesol

Glad I didnt just go ahead and use what he gave me now. Thanks again people