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Lidocaine Jelly Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Lidocaine HCl 2%; aqueous.
Pharmacological Class
Topical anesthetic.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Lidocaine Jelly Indications
Indications
Anesthesia in procedures of urethra, painful urethritis. Anesthesic lubricant for endotracheal intubation.
Lidocaine Jelly Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
See full labeling.
Lidocaine Jelly Contraindications
Not Applicable
Lidocaine Jelly Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lidocaine Jelly Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Sepsis. Traumatized mucosa. Severe shock. Heart block. Risk of methemoglobinemia (esp. in G6PD deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants <6 months of age, concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or metabolites); monitor. Monitor for familial malignant hyperthermia (eg, tachycardia, tachypnea). History of drug sensitivities. Do not eat for 1 hour after oral application. Children, elderly, debilitated, acutely ill: reduce dose. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Lidocaine Jelly Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lidocaine Jelly Interactions
Interactions
Increased risk of methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to nitrates/nitrites, local anesthetics, antineoplastic agents, antibiotics, antimalarials, anticonvulsants, others.
Lidocaine Jelly Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
CNS effects (eg, dizziness, visual disturbances, tremor, respiratory depression), bradycardia, hypotension.
Lidocaine Jelly Clinical Trials
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Lidocaine Jelly Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Xylocaine.
Lidocaine Jelly Patient Counseling
See Literature
