Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Lidocaine Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Lidocaine Hydrochloride; Generic name: LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc..
| Brand name | Lidocaine Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lidocaine is indicated for the production of topical anesthesia of irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx. It is also useful for reducing gagging during the taking of X-ray pictures and dental impressions. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult The maximum recommended single dose of lidocaine for healthy adults should be such that the dose of lidocaine does not exceed 4.5 mg/kg or 2 mg/lb body weight and does not in any case exceed a total of 300 mg. For symptomatic treatment of irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx, the usual adult dose is 15 mL undiluted. For use in the mouth, the solution should be swished around in the mouth and spit out. For use in the pharynx, the undilute |
| Warnings | WARNINGS EXCESSIVE DOSAGE, OR SHORT INTERVALS BETWEEN DOSES, CAN RESULT IN HIGH PLASMA LEVELS AND SERIOUS ADVERSE EFFECTS. PATIENTS SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED TO STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE RECOMMENDED DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES AS SET FORTH IN THIS PACKAGE INSERT. THE MANAGEMENT OF SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF RESUSCITATIVE EQUIPMENT, OXYGEN, AND OTHER RESUSCITATIVE DRUGS. Lidocaine should be used with extreme caution if the mucosa in the area of application has been traumati |
| Active ingredient(s) | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0050d05a-b8e9-c544-e063-6294a90a0243 |