Long Drive Spray

Long Drive Spray is a lidocaine spray manufactured by Leeford Healthcare Limited and supplied in a strip/box of 10 bottles. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic medicine; in this spray form, it is used to reduce sensation on the skin or mucosal surface where it is applied. It is commonly used to help with temporary numbing and to reduce discomfort in situations where a quick-acting topical anesthetic is needed. The exact amount of lidocaine in each bottle is as labelled on the package.

How it works: Lidocaine works by blocking sodium channels in nerve cells, which slows or stops pain signals from traveling to the brain. As a spray, Long Drive Spray lets the medicine coat the target area evenly and act quickly on the surface it is applied to.

Long Drive Spray is a single, ready-to-use spray form, so there are no sibling strengths or alternate forms in this brand line to compare it with. Because it is applied directly where needed, it may be chosen when a doctor wants localized numbing with faster on-site effect rather than an oral medicine or a bulky topical product. The exact labeled strength determines how much lidocaine is delivered per spray, so this product should be used only as directed by a clinician.

• Temporary local numbing
• Reducing surface pain or discomfort
• Helping with minor skin or mucosal procedures
• Doctor-directed topical anesthesia
• Short-term relief of localized irritation

• Use Long Drive Spray only on the area and in the amount your doctor or the label instructs.
• Shake the bottle if directed by the package instructions, then spray from the recommended distance.
• Apply shortly before the activity or procedure your clinician advised, since the numbing effect is meant to be local and temporary.
• Do not spray into the eyes, mouth, nose, or broken skin unless your doctor specifically told you to do so.
• Wash your hands before and after use, and avoid touching the treated area unnecessarily until you know how numb it feels.
• Do not use extra sprays to make it work faster or longer without medical advice.

Each bottle of Long Drive Spray contains lidocaine in the strength listed on the package, and the dose delivered depends on how many sprays are used. The number of sprays, how often it may be used, and the maximum amount per day must be decided by a doctor based on the area being treated and your response. Do not exceed the labeled or prescribed dose, because higher-than-directed use can raise the risk of lidocaine toxicity.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lidocaine may include:

• Temporary numbness or reduced sensation at the application site
• Mild burning or stinging when first applied
• Local redness or irritation
• Itching at the sprayed area
• Altered taste if sprayed near the mouth or throat
• Dizziness or lightheadedness if too much is used

• Use caution if you have liver disease, heart disease, or a history of irregular heartbeat, because lidocaine can be absorbed and affect the whole body if overused.
• Do not apply to large areas, damaged skin, or irritated mucosa unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the spray makes you feel numb, dizzy, or less alert.
• Do not combine with other numbing medicines containing lidocaine or similar local anesthetics unless your clinician says it is safe.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or other side effects if lidocaine is absorbed more than expected.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a child, since dosing and safety need extra caution.
• Seek care right away if the treated area becomes very pale, swollen, blistered, or much more painful instead of improving.

• Other lidocaine-containing products
• Other local anesthetics such as prilocaine, benzocaine, or tetracaine
• Antiarrhythmic medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as amiodarone or mexiletine
• Cimetidine, which can raise lidocaine levels
• Beta blockers such as propranolol, which may affect how lidocaine is handled in the body

Store Long Drive Spray at room temperature in a tightly closed bottle, away from heat, direct sunlight, and out of reach of children.