How do you use versatis?

How do you use versatis?

How to apply VERSATIS Dermal Patch

1. Step 1: open the sachet and remove one or more patches. tear open or cut the sachet along the dotted line.
2. Step 2: close the sachet. close the sachet tightly after use.
3. Step 3: cut the patch, if necessary.
4. Step 4: remove the liner.
5. Step 5: apply the patch and press it firmly onto the skin.

What is medicated plaster used for?

Abstract. The lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis) is a topical analgesic, indicated for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with previous herpes zoster infection (i.e. postherpetic neuralgia [PHN]) in adults.

Where do you put the versatis patch?

Versatis should only be used on the areas of skin after the shingles has healed. It should not be used on or near the eyes or mouth. Lidocaine is broken down in your liver to several compounds.

What are lidocaine patches used for?

Lidocaine patches are generally used to help relieve pain. They work as local anesthetics. This means they numb your nerves in a specific area of your body. That way, you don’t feel as much pain.

How long do versatis patches take to work?

Usually, you will feel some pain relief on the first day you use the plaster, but it may take up to 2 – 4 weeks until the full pain-relief effect of Versatis is seen.

Are medicated plasters good?

Current international guidelines suggest that lidocaine 5% medicated plasters are an established second line treatment for peripheral neuropathic pain [Finnerup et al 2015]. No medicine, including lidocaine 5% medicated plasters, is effective for more than a proportion of people with neuropathic pain.

Does lidocaine help nerve pain?

Conclusion: Our study indicates that while IV lidocaine is effective in pain control among patients with neuropathic pain in the immediate post-infusion period, it does not have a long-lasting, persistent effect. IV infusions of the drug are associated with an increased risk of side effects compared to a placebo.

What does lidocaine do to the heart?

Introduction. LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine) has become one of the most frequently used drugs in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, particularly those associated with acute myocardial infarction. It has been shown to terminate ventricular tachycardia, and it has been given to suppress multiple ventricular extrasystoles.

What is versatis patches used for?

VERSATIS Dermal Patch contains lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, which works by reducing the pain in your skin. You have been given it to treat a painful skin condition called post- herpetic neuralgia. This is the pain which persists after Herpes Zoster (Shingles) infection.