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Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Lidocaine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Ceftriaxone intramuscular injection for Neisseria gonorrhoeae

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering ceftriaxone injection (with lidocaine) by IM injection for treating uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection.

Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception

4 October 2021SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.
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Lactation Safety Information

Intravenous as anti-arrhythmic

Intravenous
as anti-arrhythmic
Yes
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Small amounts in breast milk
Moderate published evidence of use in breastfeeding
Minimal absorption from the infant’s GI tract
Used in full-term neonates from birth
30 July 2020

For local anaesthesia

For local anaesthesia
Yes
Limited published evidence of safety
This entry applies to all uses (infiltration, regional and surface anaesthesia and nerve blocks) and formulations (injection/topical) of lidocaine for local anaesthesia, including injections with adrenaline
Small amounts in breast milk and minimal absorption from the infant’s GI tract
30 July 2020

For ophthalmic use

For ophthalmic use
Yes
Only available in combination with fluorescein for which there are no additional risks
30 July 2020

Ointment/spray for orophayngeal use

Ointment/spray for orophayngeal use
Yes
30 July 2020

Rectal

Rectal
Yes
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Topical/rectal use for short periods in combination with a corticosteroid considered to present minimal risk to breastfed infant
30 July 2020