What is LIDOCAINE used for?

LIDOCAINE (brand name Lidocaine) is a Other indicated for Lidocaine ointment, including sunburn, abrasions of the skin.

How does LIDOCAINE work?

LIDOCAINE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of LIDOCAINE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for LIDOCAINE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is LIDOCAINE the same as Lidocaine?

Lidocaine is a brand name for LIDOCAINE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

LIDOCAINE

Other

Brand names: Lidocaine, Trubrexa, Lidocaine HCl - Hydrocortisone Acetate, Xylocaine, LIDOTHOL

Topical

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

Lidocaine ointment

including sunburn

abrasions of the skin

and insect bites.

Contraindications

• Lidocaine is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type or to other components of lidocaine ointment
• 5%.

FDA 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
Although all patients are at risk for methemoglobinemia, patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants under 6 months of age, and concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or their metabolites more susceptible to developing clinical manifestations of the condition
Methemoglobin levels may continue to rise; therefore, immediate treatment is required to avert more serious central nervous system and cardiovascular adverse effects, including seizures, coma, arrhythmias, and death

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → LIDOCAINE openFDA label JSON → LIDOCAINE FAERS adverse-event reports → LIDOCAINE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of LIDOCAINE

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