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Lidocaine (Baxter) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: lidocaine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: LIDOCAINE-BAXTER lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride (as monohydrate) 100 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).


What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For production of local or regional anaesthesia by nerve block, infiltration injection, caudal or other epidural blocks. Treatment or prophylaxis of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, including those associated with myocardial infarction, general anaesthesia in patients predisposed to ventricular arrhythmias, digitalis intoxication, or following resuscitation from cardiac arrest.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Intravenous
  • Clear colourless or almost colourless solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Do Not Use if there is Precipitation
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 10 ampoules pack
  • 25 ampoules pack
  • 5 ampoules pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient lidocaine

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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