Lignocaine spray 10%, 15 ml

Lignocaine Spray (Lidocaine 10%) 15 ml

Composition

Each metered dose contains:

Lidocaine 10 mg / metered dose.

Description

Lignocaine Spray is a topical anesthetic solution containing 10% lidocaine. It provides surface anaesthesia for short procedures by numbing mucous membranes in the mouth, throat, and other applicable areas. It is administered using a non-sterile pump spray with single-use nozzles, designed for individual patient use. It is not intended for procedures requiring aseptic conditions.

Indications for Use

Anaesthesia prior to minor non-invasive procedures in the nasal cavity, pharynx, and epipharynx (e.g., rhinoscopy, laryngoscopy)

Supplementary pain relief during obstetric procedures not requiring aseptic conditions

Surface anaesthesia for catheter/instrument insertion into the respiratory and digestive tracts (e.g., intubation, bronchoscopy, gastroscopy)

Minor dental procedures requiring local anaesthesia

Dosage and Method of Administration

Each spray delivers 10 mg of lidocaine base

Maximum adult dose: 20 sprays (200 mg)

Dental: 1–5 sprays

Obstetrics and catheter insertions: up to 20 sprays

Avoid use on damaged mucosa or ETT cuffs

Children and elderly: adjust dose based on age and condition

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to lidocaine or amide-type local anesthetics

Hypersensitivity to excipients listed in section 6.1

Precautions

Risk of toxicity with high doses or frequent use

Increased absorption with mucosal injury or bronchial application

Risk of aspiration due to suppressed swallowing reflex

Use cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, hepatic/renal impairment, bradycardia, shock, or elderly/frail patients

Not for use on plastic ETT cuffs

Avoid contact with eyes

Not recommended for infants or use for teething pain

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Can be used if no safer alternative is available; no adverse findings in animal studies

Breastfeeding: Lidocaine is excreted in small amounts in breast milk; no risk expected at therapeutic doses

Side Effects

Local: Irritation, sore throat, hoarseness, loss of voice

Allergic: Rare anaphylactic reactions

CNS: Nervousness, dizziness, convulsions, drowsiness, respiratory arrest

Cardiovascular: Hypotension, myocardial depression, bradycardia, cardiac arrest

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C. Protect from direct sunlight.

Packaging

Carton box contains 1 spray bottle (15 ml).