Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Minor dermal procedure Condition: Normal intact skin for local analgesia |
Dose: Cream – 2.5 grams over 20-25 square centimeters of skin surface Duration: for at least 1 hour |
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Indication: Minor dermal procedure Condition: Normal intact skin for local analgesia |
Dose: Anesthetic disc – 1 anesthetic disc (1 gram over 10 square centimeters) Duration: for at least 1 hour |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Topical Anesthetic Age: 0-3 months Condition: Intact skin only |
Dose: Cream – Apply 1 g per 10 cm Duration: maximum of 1 hour |
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Indication: Topical Anesthetic Age: 3-12 months Condition: Intact skin only |
Dose: Cream – Apply 2 g per 20 cm Duration: maximum of 4 hours |
Administration
- Clean affected area
- Apply thin layer
Side Effect
- Paleness (37%)
- Erythema (30%)
- Burning sensation (17%)
- Edema (10%)
- Alterations in temperature sensations (7%)
- Itching (2%)
- CNS excitement or depression
- Lightheadedness
- Nervousness
- Apprehension
- Euphoria
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Sensations of hot, cold or numbness
- Twitching
- Tremors
- Convulsions
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Cardiovascular collapse leading to arrest
- Vomiting
- Discrete purpuric or petechial reactions at the site of application
- Hyperpigmentation (cream)
- Redness
- Blistering of foreskin in neonates about to undergo circumcision
- Tinnitus
- Blurred or double vision
- Allergic and anaphylactoid reactions (characterized by urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm and shock)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
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