Lidoderm (Lidocaine Patch) - Summary

LIDODERM SUMMARY

LIDODERM®
(Lidocaine Patch 5%)

LIDODERM (lidocaine patch 5%) is comprised of an adhesive material containing 5% lidocaine, which is applied to a non-woven polyester felt backing and covered with a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film release liner. The release liner is removed prior to application to the skin. The size of the patch is 10 cm × 14 cm.

LIDODERM is indicated for relief of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. It should be applied only to intact skin.

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LIDODERM NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Lidoderm (Lidocaine Patch)

Warm lidocaine/tetracaine patch versus placebo before pediatric intravenous cannulation: a randomized controlled trial. [2008.07]

Brief Report: A randomized controlled trial of SyneraTM versus lidocaine for epidural needle insertion in labouring parturients: [Compte-rendu court : Une etude randomisee controlee du SyneraTM vs lidocaine dans l'insertion de l'aiguille peridurale chez les parturientes en travail]. [2008.03]

A comparison of the lidocaine patch 5% vs naproxen 500 mg twice daily for the relief of pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome: a 6-week, randomized, parallel-group study. [2006.08.09]

Lidocaine patch 5 for carpal tunnel syndrome: how it compares with injections: a pilot study. [2006.03]

Effectiveness of a transmucosal lidocaine delivery system for local anaesthesia during scaling and root planing. [2005.06]

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Clinical Trials Related to Lidoderm (Lidocaine Patch)

Comparison of the Total Dose and Efficacy of Two Lidocaine Concentrations Needed for Cutaneous Surgery Local Anesthesia [Completed]

Lidocaine Lubricant in Pediatric Urethral Catheterization [Completed]

Efficacy and Safety of the Lidoderm Patch Applied to Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee [Active, not recruiting]

Preemptive Analgesia for Postlaminectomy [Completed]

Efficacy and Safety Study of Lidocaine Vaginal Gel for Recurrent Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods) [Active, not recruiting]

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