Venipuncture PX1

Generic name: lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form: kit
Drug class:Topical anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.

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Venipuncture PX1 Description

Lidocaine HCl 2% Jelly is a sterile, aqueous product that contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered topically. (See INDICATIONS for specific uses.)

Lidocaine HCl 2% Jelly contains lidocaine HCl which is chemically designated as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, monohydrochloride and has the following structural formula:

Its molecular formula is C14H22N2O • HCl and its molecular weight is 270.80.

Lidocaine HCl 2% Jelly also contains hypromellose, and the resulting mixture maximizes contact with mucosa and provides lubrication for instrumentation. The unused portion should be discarded after initial use.

Composition of Lidocaine HCl 2% Jelly 30 mL and 5 mL tubes: Each mL contains 20 mg of lidocaine HCl. The formulation also contains methylparaben, propylparaben, hypromellose, and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid t...