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Lidocaine, 5 % ointment

Drug formSoft

ATC categoryStomatology

ATC subcategoryLocal anesthetics

Brand nameLidocaine

Generic nameLidocaine

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each gram contains:

active ingredient: lidocaine – 50 mg.

For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Posology and method of administration

Dosage of Lidocaine 5% ointment depends on the indications and the area of surface to be anesthetized, tissue vascularity and individual patient tolerance. The lowest dosage necessary to produce adequate anesthesia should be used. Avoid long-term use.

Adults aged over 12 years

Pain relief – 1–2 g applied when necessary.

Children (Under 12 Years)

Hence, for safety reasons, in children less than 12 years of age 100% bioavailability should be assumed following application to mucous membranes and broken skin, and the maximum amount of Lidocaine 5% ointment administered to children should not be exceed 0.1 g ointment/kg body weight (corresponding to 5 mg lidocaine/kg of body weight). The minimum dosing interval in children should be 8 hours.

Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Local anaesthetic;

ATC code: N01BB02.

Pharmaceutical particulars

List of excipients

Polyethylene glycol 400

Polyethylene glycol 4000

Propylene glycol

Water purified.

For more detailed information about the drug, click: http://pharm.cals.am/pharm/data/drug_134482/1734095746965.pdf