Lidoc Diphe Antac

Antacid/Diphen/Lido mouthwash

I am using antacid/diphen/lido mouthwash, but after using it, my mouth and tongue feel numb. Is this normal? ## Antacid/Diphen/Lido is an abbreviation for Antacid / Diphenhydramine / Lidocaine. Numbness is an effect of the Lidocaine which is a local anesthetic. Any dizziness and light headedness are possible side effects of Diphenhydramine. [1] It is an antihistamine, intended to bring down swelling. If the side effects do not go away or get worse, let your doctor know. References: [1] Diphenhydramine - Medline Plus ## Yes, the Lido in it is Lidocaine, it is a topical anesthetic. The FDA does warn that it may cause numbness, as well as nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Are you on any other medications? ## I am taking the Antacid / Diphenhydramine / Lidocaine medication every four hours...

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Cough potion ## A similar cough potion goes by the name of . It is reported to contain a compounded formula of Dexamethasone + Diphenhydramine + Nystatin + Tetracycline although pharmacists will often report many variations to this. Another pharmacist reports "The usual concoction contains equal amounts of viscous lidocaine and diphenhydramine for analgesia ... and Maalox or a similar antacid to enhance coating of the ingredients in the mouth. Some also include nystatin to prevent or treat fungal growth ... a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation ... or tetracycline to prevent secondary bacterial infections" [1] Is the product you're talking about something which can be purchased ready made, or is it a formula which you would ask a pharmacist to put together? Please post bac...

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