Lidocaine (cream)
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Overview
Lidocaine (cream) is a amino amide, local, anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of pruritus, pruritic eczemas, abrasions, minor burns, insect bites, pain, soreness and discomfort due to pruritus ani, pruritus vulvae, hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Common adverse reactions include edema, erythema, petechiae, pruritus and headache.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Anesthetic for relief of pruritus, pruritic eczemas, abrasions, minor burns, insect bites, pain, soreness and discomfort due to pruritus ani, pruritus vulvae, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and similar conditions of the skin and mucous membranes.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Lidocaine (cream) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Lidocaine (cream) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Lidocaine (cream) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Lidocaine (cream) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Lidocaine (cream) in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Lidocaine (cream) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Lidocaine (cream) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Lidocaine (cream) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Lidocaine (cream) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Monitoring in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Lidocaine (cream) and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Clinical Studies in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Lidocaine (cream) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Brand Names in the drug label.
Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Lidocaine (cream) Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.