lidocaine

Storing Lidocaine, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “Lidocaine 4% Cream is supplied in: 15g tube NDC: 80425-0351-01 Store at room temperature, 20–25°C (68–77°F) Excursions permitted 15–30°C (59–86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].”

Frequently asked questions

What does Lidocaine treat?

Lidocaine (Lidocaine) may be used to treat burns, esophageal diseases, mouth diseases, pain, paroxysmal tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Lidocaine work?

Lidocaine is a amide local anesthetic. Amide local anesthetics temporarily block the sodium channels that nerves use to fire, so the treated nerves can't send signals. This numbs pain in the area, and because the block reverses as the drug wears off, sensation returns afterward.

How much does Lidocaine cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.24 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Exparel — about $0.06 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Lidocaine?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Lidocaine. To pay less, Lidocaine is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Lidocaine?

Lidocaine is marketed by Geneyork Pharms. You can see Geneyork Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Lidocaine a brand-name or generic drug?

Lidocaine is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Lidocaine. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Lidocaine available over the counter?

No. Lidocaine is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Lidocaine come in?

Lidocaine is currently marketed as topical, injectable and patch, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Lidocaine?

Lidocaine is classified as amide local anesthetic, antiarrhythmic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Lidocaine FDA-registered?

Lidocaine is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA212486. You can verify this on its official FDA label.