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Lidocaine Topical Oral Solution 4%
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Lidocaine Topical Oral Solution 4%

Generic name: lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug class:Topical anesthetics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 1, 2020.

Lidocaine Topical Oral Solution 4% Description

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP, 4% contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered topically. See INDICATIONS for specific uses.

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP, 4% contains lidocaine HCl, which is chemically designated as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-, monohydrochloride and has the following structural formula:

The 50 mL screw-cap bottle should not be autoclaved, because the closure employed cannot withstand autoclaving temperatures and pressures. Composition of Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP, 4%: Each mL contains lidocaine HCl, 40 mg, methylparaben, purified water, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH to 6.0-7.0.

An aqueous solution. NOT FOR INJECTION.

Lidocaine Topical Oral Solution 4% - Clinical Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Lidocaine HCl stabilizes the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes req...