Lidocaine spray and gel, both of which are lidocaine medications, are just different dosage forms, there is no difference between good and bad, and patients should choose the appropriate dosage form under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.
Lidocaine is mainly used for local anesthesia of skin and mucous membranes; Lidocaine spray is usually sprayed on the surgical site before the surgery is performed, which can reduce the sensitivity of human skin and mucous membranes, and alleviate the patient’s pain.
Lidocaine gel is a medication that reduces a patient’s pain from surgery by applying it to the surface of the surgical site and has the same effect as lidocaine spray.
Lidocaine spray and gel may appear itching, rash and other symptoms after use, for lidocaine allergy, suffering from cardiac and renal insufficiency patients should be prohibited from using, lactating women and pregnant women should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Patients choose lidocaine spray or gel, need to be under the guidance of a physician, according to their own situation to choose the right drug for treatment.