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Lidocaine Ointment Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Lidocaine 5%; water miscible.
Pharmacological Class
Topical anesthetic.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Lidocaine Ointment Indications
Indications
Anesthesia of oropharyngeal mucosa. Anesthetic lubricant for endotracheal intubation.
Lidocaine Ointment Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply up to 6 inches (5g); max 17–20g/day.
Children
<10yrs: apply up to 4.5mg/kg; avoid prolonged use or on large areas.
Lidocaine Ointment Contraindications
Not Applicable
Lidocaine Ointment Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lidocaine Ointment 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 Ointment Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lidocaine Ointment Interactions
Interactions
Increased risk of methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to nitrates/nitrites, local anesthetics, antineoplastic agents, antibiotics, antimalarials, anticonvulsants, others.
Lidocaine Ointment Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
CNS effects (eg, dizziness, visual disturbances, tremor, respiratory depression), bradycardia, hypotension.
Lidocaine Ointment Clinical Trials
See Literature
Lidocaine Ointment Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Xylocaine.
Lidocaine Ointment Patient Counseling
See Literature
