Approved Hospital Formulary
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lidocaine topical

lidocaine topical
Brand names: Bactine, Lidocaine, Topical, Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, LMX 4, LMX 4 with Tegaderm
Form Strength
CREAM, TOPICAL 4%
FILM, TOPICAL 5%
GEL WITH APPLICATOR, TOPICAL 2%
KIT, TOPICAL 4%
LIQUID, TOPICAL 2.5%
OINTMENT, TOPICAL 5%
SOLUTION, MUCOUS MEMBRANE 2%; 4%
SOLUTION, TOPICAL 4%


Additional Information:
Top 100 Hospital Administered Drug
Drug Name Common Side Effects
lidocaine topical
  • skin flushing
  • skin itching (pruritus)
  • red/purple skin spots (petechia)

For "GI Cocktail", the Legacy approved mixture is viscous lidocaine and Maalox ES in 1:1 proportions. (can be found in order set GI Bleed, #1718)

For "Magic Mouthwash", the Legacy approved mixture is Maalox ESviscous lidocaine, and diphenhydramine in 1:1:1 ratio

Use of topical anesthetics for vascular access: See Pediatric Protocol 912.6005

Patch Specific Pharmaceutical Waste Guide: See Protocol 900.4412


Last updated: Nov. 13, 2019







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