Z Lidocaine 2% Gel

• Surface anaesthesia of the male adult urethra: For adequate analgesia in males 400 mg is required.
• Surface anaesthesia of the female adult urethra: Instil 100-200 mg in small portions to fill the whole urethra. In order to obtain adequate anaesthesia, several minutes should be allowed prior to perform in the urological procedure.

Lubrication for endotracheal intubation: 100 mg applied on the surface of the tube just prior to insertion. Care should be taken to avoid introducing the product into the lumen of the tube.

Endoscopy: Instillation of 200-400 mg is recommended for adequate analgesia and a small amount should be applied on the instrument for lubrication. Debilitated, elderly patients and children should be given doses commensurate with their age and physical condition.

Note: The applicator is sterilized for 5 minutes in boiling water, cooled and attached to the tube. The jelly is instilled slowly as required. The applicator should be detached after each use and keep the tube tightly closed.