Maximum Purchase Limit: 3 Units Only

LMX4 Lidocaine Cream is a topical anesthetic used to numb the skin before medical procedures, enhancing comfort and effectiveness.

Key Benefits of LMX4:

• Fast Acting: Starts working within 30 minutes.
• Well-Tolerated: Generally causes few side effects.
• Long-Lasting: Effective for up to 5 hours.

Packaging Information:

• Available in 5g and 30g tubes.
• Tubes are made from aluminum and fitted with a polyethylene cap.

Storage: Keep below 25°C.

Ingredients:

• Benzyl Alcohol
• Carbomers
• Cholesterol
• Phospholipon 80H (Hydrogenated Soy Lecithin)
• Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)
• Propylene Glycol
• Trolamine
• Vitamin E Acetate
• Purified Water

Administration Instructions:

• Suitable for adults, the elderly, and children over one month of age.
• Apply 1g to 2.5g of cream to cover an area of 2.5cm x 2.5cm (6.25cm²) for procedures such as venipuncture or venous cannulation. For infants under 1 year, use no more than 1g of cream.
• 1g of cream equals approximately 5cm from the 5g tube or 3.5cm from the 30g tube.
• A dressing can be used to keep the cream in place. Numbness should occur within 30 minutes.

Precautions:

• For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes to prevent severe irritation. Wash eyes immediately if contact occurs, and always wash hands after application.
• Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Discontinue use if irritation persists.
• Avoid applying to raw, blistered, or irritated skin.
• Overuse can increase blood levels of lidocaine, with symptoms like blurred vision, dizziness, or irregular heartbeat possible. Use with caution if combined with other anesthetics.

Dosage: Do not exceed 2 applications per 24 hours.

Drug Interactions:

• Use with caution if taking Class I antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., tocainide, mexiletine) due to additive toxic effects.
• Drugs that reduce lidocaine clearance (e.g., cimetidine, beta-blockers like propranolol) may lead to toxic levels if lidocaine is used in high doses over long periods.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation:

• Lidocaine crosses the placental barrier and should be used during pregnancy only if necessary. It is also secreted in breast milk, so caution is advised for breastfeeding mothers.

Note: No mutagenic effects were observed in studies.