5EGP
- Active ingredient
- lidocaine
- Strength
- 5%
- Form
- gel
- Manufacturer
- jedco int. co. for pharmaceuticals
- Route
- topical
Uses
Used as a local anesthetic for mucous membranes and other procedures requiring temporary loss of sensation.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthetics.
Side effects
Local irritation, dizziness, drowsiness, and dose-related neurological or cardiac effects may occur.
Warnings
Excessive dosing may cause serious neurological or cardiovascular toxicity.
How it works
Blocks sodium channels in neuronal membranes, preventing nerve impulse conduction.
Storage
Store at room temperature and protect from freezing.