The aquifers underlying Long Island are among the most prolific in the country. Almost all of Long Island's drinking water is from groundwater with surface water an insignificant contributor.
Lidocaine is available as an injectable medication for dental surgery. Lidocaine ointment may be used on sunburns. A doctor can offer consultation on lidocaine ointment use. Lidocaine ointment may be prescribed for pain management. Lidocaine can be mixed with antibiotic ointment to treat cuts and scrapes.
The Food and Drug administration approved the use of lidocaine as an anesthetic in 1949, states MedicineNet. This drug is used to numb a certain area of the body without affecting the surrounding nerves. The medicine will begin numbing the area within 90 seconds. It hinders nerve impulses from reaching the brain so the patient does not feel pain. Some side effects include pain at the injection site, dizziness, weakness and drowsiness. Lidocaine is safe for pregnant women as there are no known side effects to the fetus.