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LIDOCAINE

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
STRATUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Label updated
2024-11-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LIDOCAINE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Lidocaine 5% w/w

Purpose

Local anesthetic

Uses

Helps relieve the pain, itching, and burning associated with other rectal disorders.

WARNINGS

"Methemoglobinemia Warning" use of this product may cause; a serious condition that must be treated promptly because it reduces the amount of oxygen carried in blood. This can occur even if you have used the product before. Stop use and seek immediate medical attention if the following develops: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis), headache, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness, fatigue or lack of energy. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health provider before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

When practical, clean area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before applying. Adults and children 12 years and older: apply externally to the affected area up to 6 times a day. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. To use finger cots: Roll one finger cot over finger. Gently squeeze cream onto finger cot. Smooth a layer of the cream over affected area.

Other Information

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Inactive Ingredients

acrylamide, allantoin, aloe vera extract, benzyl alcohol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, carbomer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate, sodium laureth sulfate, soy lecithin and tocopheryl acetate.

Label information

Distributed By: Stratus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,Miami, FL 33186

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14.17 g Tube Box

STRATUS
PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NDC 58980-823-05

Net WT. 0.5 oz. / 14.17 g

LIDOCAINE CREAM
5%

ANORECTAL CREAM

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 87a4f559-a4f6-4b9f-98de-b55b073a11c6 · Version 5
NDC: 58980-823