The Superintendence of Public Health warned today that the product Dr Numb (no pain in mind), which is being advertised and supplied over internet sites, contains 5% lidocaine, which is a medicine that when applied repeatedly may cause serious side effects.
Such side effects include feelings of light-headedness, sedation, restlessness, sensations of hot and cold, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, muscle twitching, tremors, convulsions and irregular heart beat.
"The public is advised not to make use of such a product unless under strict medical supervision" the superintendence said.
It reiterated its warning against the purchase of medicines over the internet.
Further information is available on telephone number 21234000 or by email postlicensing.mru@gov.mt