Lidocaine Spray

applesxoranges, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2013

Well, it depends on how much lidocaine is in it and whether or not it is prescription. You can get lidocaine gel over the counter. It's 0.8% lidocaine. I use it for sunburn all the time and it helps. Blue aloe or something. I imagine they make something similar in a spray.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 11, 2013

This is something to ask your pharmacist, PCP or OB/GYN to determine if this is a safe and appropriate use prior to bikini waxing "down there". Most topical lidocaine preparations are prescription only.

applesxoranges, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2013

Oh, I didn't even think about it being in the groin area. I was just thinking over all. I don't know if I would use anything near there considering some formulas of nair aren't even supposed to be used down there.

Here's the gel that is similar to what I have at home. This one is 1% lidocaine versus the 0.8% I bought from Wally World.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=213353&catid=274385&aid=338666&aparam=47426016968id213353&device=c&network=g&matchtype=

This stuff has been over the counter for years. I had it when I was a kid and I remember having to go pick some up in 2006 because I had a really bad sunburn. I don't know if I would personally use it for waxing but for sunburns it is great. I tried telling a friend about it because she decided she didn't want to use sunscreen at all when we went to the beach.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 11, 2013

Remember the skin in the perineal/bikini area can be very sensitive. Plus allergic or sensitivity reactions to lidocaine are not uncommon....not exactly skin where I would like to have a reaction. Best to check with a physician or pharmacist if the preparation is safe for that intended use.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2013

real "Lidocaine spray" or "Hurricane spray" is by prescription only. I have heard of many...Ahem...off label uses for this but for a bikini wax I must say is a new one.

We cannot give medical advice... however...I would caution anyone numbing something that delicate when hot fluids are used for severe burns can occur when the person getting the wax job can't react to the heat and if they are actually being burned. A blistered and burned HooHaa isn't comfortable and a high price to pay for personal preference.

This would be filed in the ED under...not the brightest bulb in the room.

SouthernPoint · Dec 14, 2013

real "Lidocaine spray" or "Hurricane spray" is by prescription.

Gonna burst your bubble. Hurricane spray does not need a prescription. I used it with both my children during teething, braces and other dental work. Also used it with both my grandbabies during teething. I just asked the pharmacist and they got it for me. I have also ordered it off line.

MunoRN, RN · Dec 14, 2013

2% Lidocaine gel, marketed as "Bikini Zone" topical analgesic is available OTC.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 14, 2013

2% Lidocaine gel marketed as "Bikini Zone" topical analgesic is available OTC.[/quote']
Interesting. OP is in the Middle East. I wonder if it is the same there...

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Dec 14, 2013

Gonna burst your bubble. Hurricane spray does not need a prescription. I used it with both my children during teething, braces and other dental work. Also used it with both my grandbabies during teething. I just asked the pharmacist and they got it for me. I have also ordered it off line.

No bubble to burst. I would use caution in children however as they can be easily overdosed with very small doses. Thanks for the information!

pfongk · Dec 17, 2013

I got it otc in Australia in the form of "Paxyl" spray when my son had a balantis and we had to retract his foreskin to apply the a/b cream. The pharmacist knew exactly what it was being used for as well. There's a few versions that are otc in Australia.