Joint Formulary & PAD

Lidocaine - Local (topical) anaesthesia

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Ointment
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

5% ointment - relief of pain from pruritis, heamorrhoids etc

 

Status 2

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Cream
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

4% cream - for surface anaesthesia prior to cannulation / venepuncture

 

Status 3

Red
Formulations :
  • Topical solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

4% topical solution. Unlicensed

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Lidocaine
Indication :
Local (topical) anaesthesia
Group Name :
Keywords :
topical anaesthetics
Brand Names Include :
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Committee Recommendations (0)

  • No records returned.

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Other Drugs

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