Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%

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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2% is a sterile aqueous product that contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered topically.

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2% also contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and the resulting mixture maximizes contact with mucosa and provides lubrication for instrumentation. The unused portion should be discarded after initial use.

Composition of Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2% 30 mL and 5 mL tubes: Each mL contains 20 mg of lidocaine HCI. The formulation also contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH to 6.0 to 7.0.

Lidocaine hydrochloride jelly USP, 2% is indicated for prevention and control of pain in procedures involving the male and female urethra, for topical treatment of painful urethritis, and as an anesthetic lubricant for endotracheal intubation (oral and nasal).