LIDOTHOL (LIDOCAINE AND MENTHOL)
LIDOTHOL (LIDOCAINE AND MENTHOL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: LIDOTHOL; Generic name: LIDOCAINE AND MENTHOL; Drug class: Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC].
| Brand name | LIDOTHOL |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LIDOCAINE AND MENTHOL |
| Drug class | Amide Local Anesthetic [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Clinic Pharma |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Lidothol is a formulation used to assist patients in the treatment of mild to moderate acute or chronic aches or pain. Muscle or joint pain can be due to muscle or ligament strains, simple backache, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathies such as diabetic neuropathy or post herpetic neuralgia, and other complex regional pains. It can also be used to help with certain types of headaches, but use with caution when applying in order to avoid eye contact. Other uses may be considered if deemed clinically relevant. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply Lidothol to intact skin to cover the most painful area. Apply no more than four patches per day. Each patch should not be applied for more than 12 hours in a given 24-‐ hour period. Patches may be cut into smaller sizes with scissors prior to removal of the protective film. Clothing may be worn over the area of application. Smaller areas of treatment are recommended in a debilitated patient, or a patient with impaired elimination. If irritation or a burning sens |
| Warnings | WARNINGS: Excessive dosage or short interval 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 set forth in this literature and on your prescription label. The management of serious adverse reactions may require the use of resuscitative equipment, oxygen or other resuscitative drugs. Accidental Exposure in Children Even a used Lidothol patch contains a large amount o |
| Active ingredient(s) | LIDOCAINE |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=16ca7bbd-45aa-2df2-e063-6394a90a34a6 |