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Lidocaine

Lidocaine Dosage

Connie Zheng, PharmDAshley Wong, PharmD
Reviewed by Connie Zheng, PharmD, Ashley Wong, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 18, 2023

The average cost for 30 patches of 5% of Lidocaine is $56.30 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 80.51% off the average retail price of $288.84.

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Quantity

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30ml of 2%

1 tube

$78.28

$78.28

5ml of 2%

1 tube

$7.23

$7.23

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177ml of 3%

1 bottle

$1,970.70

$1,970.70

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85g of 3%

1 tube

$36.88

$36.88

28.35g of 3%

1 tube

$19.59

$19.59

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Dosage

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35.44g of 5%

1 tube

$18.19

$18.19

30g of 5%

1 tube

$17.12

$17.12

50g of 5%

1 tube

$21.02

$21.02

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Dosage

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50g of 5%

1 jar

$21.02

$21.02

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50ml of 4%

1 bottle

$23.30

$23.30

100ml of 2%

1 bottle

$19.56

$19.56

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

5%

30 patches

$56.30

$1.88

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20ml vial of jelly of 2%

4 boxes

$10.46

$2.62

10ml vial of jelly of 2%

10 boxes

$15.78

$1.58

5ml vial of jelly of 2%

5 boxes

$10.83

$2.17

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

85g of 5%

1 tube

$1,206.25

$1,206.25

Typical dosage for Lidocaine

Redness, swelling, and skin irritation inside the mouth and throat

  • Adults: For the mouth, the typical dose is 15 mL swished around the mouth and then spit out no more than every 3 hours. For the throat, the typical dose is 15 mL gargled and then swallowed or spit out no more than every 3 hours. Don't use more than 8 doses in 24 hours.
  • Children over 3 years old: Dosing for children will depend on the child’s weight or age. Please check with your child's provider for the recommended dose.
  • Children 3 years old and under: Dosing for children will depend on the child’s weight or age. Please check with your child's provider for the recommended dose. Apply the recommended dose to the affected area with a cotton swab. Wait at least 3 hours before giving the next dose. Don't give more than 4 doses in 12 hours.

Prevention of gagging during dental procedures

  • The specific dosing and directions will be provided by your dentist.

Children, older adults, and people who are very sick and weak might need to use a lower dose.

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