Menthol and lidocaine

FDA label, Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC, transdermal, effective 2026-05-26. Full label on DailyMed

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Amide Local Anesthetic, Antiarrhythmic

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Label text (1 paragraph)

Antiarrhythmic Drugs Lidothol® ES should be used with caution in patients receiving Class 1 antiarrhythmic drugs (such as tocainide and mexiletine) since the toxic effects are additive and potentially synergistic. Local Anesthetics When Lidothol® ES is used concurrently with other products containing local anesthetic agents, the amount absorbed from all formulations must be considered. Methemoglobinemia Patients that are administered local anesthetics may be at increased risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to the following oxidizing agents: a di table

Contraindications

Lidothol® ES is contraindicated in patients with a known history of sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type, or to any other component of the product.

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