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Lidoderm Patch (Lidocaine)
Your doctor may prescribe Lidoderm for the treatment of minor pain, particularly nerve pain. It is indicated for the treatment of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. Post-herpetic neuralgia is long-lasting pain associated with shingles. Lidoderm patches are a topical medication placed directly on the skin. Lidoderm patches work by blocking the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses. It decreases the membrane permeability of neurons to sodium ions, which blocks nerve signals. Fact Table Formula C14H22N2O License US FDA, EU EMA Bioavailability 35% Legal status US: OTC / Rx-only Chemical Name Lidocaine Elimination half-life 1.5 h to 2 h Dosage (Strength) 5% Pregnancy No Known Risk Brands Lidoderm Patch, Xylocaine, Ztlido Protein binding More than 65% PubChem CID 3676 MedlinePlus a682701 ChEBI 6456 ATC code C01BB01 DrugBank DB00281 KEGG D00358 Routes of administration Intravenous, subcutaneous, topical, by mouth

Lidoderm Patch (Lidocaine)

  • Apply Lidoderm patches to the affected area of the skin for 12 hours. Remove the patch for 12 hours before reapplying to the same site. After removing a used patch, fold the patch onto itself and discard it in a place that is not accessible to children or animals.
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