katilac Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 All of the lidocaine products we saw at the drugstore said not to put in a puncture wound, so we're assuming we can't use them for shots. When I googled, all I seemed to find was prescription items. Any ideas? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 We used aspercreme maximum strength for shots and blood draws. I was told by a nurse to just avoid anything containing menthol or capsican(sp?) as those would irritate the puncture possibly. The one I get is just 4% lidocaine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 LMX. You don't put it on a puncture wound, but you can put it on where you will get a puncture wound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Are you referring to Lidocaina Clorhidrato 2% ? I'm not sure if that is "over the counter" where you live, but I am guessing that it can be used to numb the skin for shots. Probably works best if you wait awhile, between applying the ointment and giving the shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Some docs will prescribe you a medicine to administer before shots if you ask. Usually 30 min ahead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 We used aspercreme maximum strength for shots and blood draws. I was told by a nurse to just avoid anything containing menthol or capsican(sp?) as those would irritate the puncture possibly. The one I get is just 4% lidocaine. Great, I was hoping someone had experience using that! LMX. You don't put it on a puncture wound, but you can put it on where you will get a puncture wound. Ha, that was my question exactly, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 DD has Type 1 diabetes. She's not on shots anymore, but whenever we change her infusion set we just use ice to numb her a bit before the big needle goes in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 DD has Type 1 diabetes. She's not on shots anymore, but whenever we change her infusion set we just use ice to numb her a bit before the big needle goes in. Maybe I will put on lidocaine at home and then bring a gel ice pack with us. The more remedies, the better. This is actually for a blood test, which she has never had, and I can't remember if they hurt more or less than shots. She's mightily phobic, but also has insanely sensitive skin. When she was a toddler, I did the "rip off the bandaid" thing, and it ripped skin off as well. It took weeks to heal. So, I believe her when she says shots actually do hurt quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Emla or LMX is what we used for port access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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