Lidocaine Viscous.can it be swallowed?
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No it won't hurt you. It's formulated to use orally, so if it gets swallowed it won't be harmful at all. It may give you heartburn or an upset stomach if you swallow too much though. I'd suggest diluting it in some cold water and letting it trickle down the throat for the best luck at actually getting the spot that hurts. It isn't going to dull it for long, though- usually only a half hour or so. But you can take advantage of that time to get some food in yourself, as well as more cold liquids. The more cold liquid you can get into you, the less the throat will actually hurt. If you let things get dry, it will hurt a lot more. If you can get moisture into the air you are breathing, that also helps. A pot of water heating on the stove will help if nothing else, though a cool mist humidifier is best. That and freezer pops are about the only other aids I can suggest.
it's not harmful to swallow it.in fact we sometimes use it as part of a "GI cocktail". just make sure it's not given to children as they cannot tolerate the dosage and it can be harmful to them.
I wouldn't swallow it.When you gargle something...gravity works...over time (and a few gargles) the lidocane should be dripping down to were you need it. Also, try for a "deeper gargle". that may help too. Lidocane gargle is a new one for me though.hmmm.
We use it a lot in the oncology (cancer) wards. It can be swallowed in small doses, but remember, it is an anaesthetic, and too much can interfer with your ability to swallow safely, and protect your airway. If you find the consistency too strange, get a small pump spray from a pharmacy, and dilute it slightly with water - just shake it really well. Sometimes soluble panadol is just as good an option (as long as it isn't medically contra-indicated). Good luck!
yes it can be swallowed.. as a nurse, i've given lidocane viscous to many patients and it is to be swallowed..actually that's the reason why it's made to be viscous, to go down the throat slowly hitting and coating the painful areas..
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