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COMPOSITION
Each ml contains:
Lidocaine Hydrochloride BP … 2 %
DOSAGE
The method of administration of lidocaine varies according to the procedure (infiltration anaesthesia, intravenous regional anaesthesia or nerve block).
The dosage should be adjusted according to the response of the patient and the site of administration. The lowest concentration and smallest dose producing the required effect should be given.
The maximum dose for healthy adults should not exceed 200 mg [or 500mg if given in solutions containing adrenaline (epinephrine)].
Children and elderly or debilitated patients require smaller doses, commensurate with age & physical status.
In common with other local anaesthetics, adverse reactions to Lidocaine are rare and are usually the result of raised plasma concentrations due to accidental intravascular injection, excessive dosage or rapid absorption from highly vascular areas, or may result from a hypersensitivity, idiosyncrasy or diminished tolerance on the part of the patient.