Lidona Cream

Adult dosage

1. Skin: Cover the applied area with an occlusive tape after applying this medication. The occlusion is usually maintained for 1-3 hours, and the effect lasts at least 1 hour after the removal of the occlusive tape. 1) For needle insertion (e.g., venous catheterization, blood sampling) apply approximately 2g of this medication for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 5 hours. 2) For superficial surgical minor procedures [e.g., excision of soft tissue tumor], apply 1.5-2g/10 cm² for 1 hour.

Children's dosage

Infants 3 months to 12 months: total amount 2g, should not exceed an application area of 16 cm².

This medication is used as a local anesthetic and may cause a rare blood abnormality known as methemoglobinemia. Special caution is needed for patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or congenital methemoglobinemia, patients with heart or lung diseases, infants under 6 months of age, and cases where it is used with oxidizing agents. When using this medication, it is important to carefully observe for symptoms of methemoglobinemia, such as a bluish appearance of the skin or abnormal changes in blood color. This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to it, in areas where there are wounds, in patients with atopic dermatitis, in infants under 3 months, and in infants under 12 months taking specific medications. It should be used with caution in patients with anemia or liver disease, elderly patients, and frail patients, and caution is also needed for those allergic to propylene glycol, which is included in this medication. Local reactions such as skin paleness, redness, swelling, itching, early burning sensation, corneal irritation, petechiae, and purpura may occur when used locally, and in rare cases, allergic reactions like hives, angioedema, and bronchospasm may develop. It may cause irritation if it comes into contact with the eyes; therefore, it should not be applied around the eyes, and if it does enter the eyes, it must be washed out immediately with clean water. There may be drug interactions with this medication, so caution is particularly necessary when used with other drugs that may induce methemoglobinemia. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should definitely consult a specialist before use as this medication can cross the placenta and be secreted in breast milk. For children, especially infants under 3 months, only single applications have been studied, and it should not be used in infants under 12 months with drugs that may cause methemoglobinemia. In cases of overdose, neurological symptoms or serious side effects may occur, necessitating immediate treatment and close observation. Prolonged use of this medication in high doses should be avoided, and any abnormal symptoms during use should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately.

Serious side effects

Allergic reactions such as hives, angioedema, bronchospasm, shock, cyanosis of the skin due to methemoglobinemia, seizures, coma, arrhythmia, death, convulsions, and central nervous system depression

Mild side effects

• Local paleness
• redness
• swelling
• itching
• initial burning sensation
• corneal irritation
• petechiae
• and purpura

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it in this manner, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained, and it can be used safely.

Appearance

White cream

Package unit

500g/bottle