Local Anaesthetic with Vasoconstrictor
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
This is a local anaesthetic injection that contains lidocaine (which numbs a specific area of your body to block pain) combined with adrenaline (which narrows blood vessels to make the numbing effect last longer and reduce bleeding). Sodium chloride keeps the solution balanced with your body, and methyl paraben is a preservative.
Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve cell membranes, preventing nerve impulse conduction and producing local anaesthesia; adrenaline acts as a potent alpha and beta-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction to reduce systemic absorption and prolong anaesthetic duration, while sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance and methyl paraben provides antimicrobial preservation.
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This is NOT a drug you take by yourself. It is given as an injection by a doctor, dentist, or trained health worker only. The dose depends on the type of procedure and the area being numbed. Your doctor will decide the right amount for you.
This does not apply because the injection is given by a healthcare professional during a procedure. It is not a medicine you take on a schedule at home.
This injection must only be given by a qualified doctor, dentist, or nurse — never buy it to use at home or let unqualified persons inject you. Make sure the injection is given in a proper clinic or hospital, not by roadside or informal practitioners. Always inform your doctor about any other medicines you are taking or if you have heart problems before receiving this injection.
If you are taking drugs for high blood pressure or heart conditions (like beta-blockers such as propranolol), tell your doctor as adrenaline can affect your blood pressure. Antidepressant drugs (especially tricyclics like amitriptyline) can increase the effect of adrenaline dangerously. Avoid combining with other local anaesthetics without your doctor's knowledge.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Lidocain with your other drugs?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding — this injection can be used during pregnancy when necessary, but only a doctor should decide if it is safe for your specific situation.
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid storing near windows or in hot rooms. Keep away from children. Do not use if the solution looks cloudy or discoloured. Do not freeze.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
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