19 January 2023 · Template protocol for the administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal
19 January 2023 · Template protocol to administer topical anaesthetic cream (e.g. EMLA Cream 5%, Nulbia 5% cream) for intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal
11 August 2022 · Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
21 October 2020 · Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Rectal glyceryl nitrate and diltiazem (unlicensed)…
15 October 2020 · Local anaesthetics for ophthalmic use have limited systemic absorption in the mother, and pose negligible risk to a breastfed infant. Systemic absorption from eye drops…
25 September 2020 · Local anaesthetics are generally considered to be compatible with breastfeeding. They are used in a variety of clinical situations (surgery including Caesarean sections, labour and…
21 September 2020 · The use of oropharyngeal anti-inflammatories/analgesics is not considered to present any risk to a breastfeeding infant. Doxycycline is considered to present negligible risk when used…
30 July 2020 · This updated Medicines Q&A explores the clinical significance of potential interactions between dental local anaesthetic preparations and other medicines as listed in the BNF and…