Generic name: lidocaine (topical application route) [ LYE-doe-kane ]
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 5, 2022.
Seizures, cardiopulmonary arrest, and death have been reported in patients under 3-years-old when lidocaine solution 2% was not administered according to dosing and administration recommendations. This drug should not be used for teething pain and only be administered to patients under 3-years-old when absolutely necessary .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anestacon
- Burnamycin
- Burn-O-Jel
- Lida Mantle
- Lidoderm
- LidoRx
- LMX 4
- LMX 5
- Senatec
- Solarcaine Cool Aloe
- Topicaine
- Xylocaine
In Canada
- Solarcaine First Aid Lidocaine Spray
- Solarcaine Lidocaine First Aid Spray
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
- Patch, Extended Release
- Gel/Jelly
- Cream
- Ointment
- Lotion
- Pad
- Swab
- Powder
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local
Chemical Class: Amino Amide
Uses for Burn-O-Jel
Lidocaine topical jelly or ointment is used on different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical procedures. It is also used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches. Xylocaine® jelly is used to treat painful urethritis (inflammation of the urethra). It is also used to prevent and control pain in procedures involving the male and female urethra. Xylocaine® jelly is also used to lubricate the nose, mouth, and throat for intubation.
Lidocaine viscous topical solution is also used to treat sore mouth or throat and also reduce gagging during the taking of X-ray pictures and dental impressions.
Lidocaine skin patch is used to relieve nerve pain caused by herpes zoster or shingles (postherpetic neuralgi..
