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How to Take Lidocaine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.
It also comes as a cream, gel, and solution to apply topically.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

IV/IM- 50 – 100mg bolus injection followed by 20 – 40mg every 10 -20 min or 1 – 3mg/min infusion.
Topical- Surface anesthetic: As eutectic mixture containing lidocaine base 2.5% and prilocaine base 2.5%: Apply to skin under an occlusive dressing before procedure.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Lidocaine

This medication is a local anesthetic, indicated for local or regional anesthesia.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Lidocaine

India :


International :


Xylocaine Viscous.
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