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Lidocaine Patch
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Lidocaine Patch
, Lidocare, Icy Hot, Lidoderm
Indications
Postherpetic Neuralgia
(or other localized peripheral neuropathic pain)
Other localized pain (e.g.
Musculoskeletal Low Back Pain
)
Preparations
Lidocaine
5%
Patch
(prescription $7/patch, Lidoderm)
Lidocaine
4%
Patch
(OTC $2/patch, Lidocare, Icy Hot)
Dosing
Apply one patch to affected area for no more than 12 hours
Remove patch, and maintain 12 hours free of
Lidocaine
before applying the next patch
Apply a new patch for 12 of every 24 hours as needed
References
(2017) Presc Lett 24(11):13
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