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Teva Lidocaine 5% Ointment 15g  0150152

Teva Lidocaine 5% Ointment Teva Lidocaine 5% Ointment

15g  0150152
£18.49
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Product details

Teva Lidocaine 5% Ointment. Lidocaine is a medicine called a local anaesthetic which is used to produce numbness to a part of your body to relieve pain or discomfort.

Lidocaine Ointment is used:

  • for numbing gums in dentistry
  • for rectal itch or ulcers (pruritus ani or anal fissures)
  • for relief of female genital itch (pruritus vulvae)
  • for relief of piles (haemorrhoids)
  • for relief of shingles (herpes zoster)
  • cold sores (herpes labialis)
  • for the relief of sore nipples in nursing mothers
  • as a lubricant for rectal or urethral examination (proctoscopy and cystoscopy).

Key features of Teva Lidocaine 5% Ointment

  • Used for a wide range of anaesthetic treatments
  • Works by impairing the functionality of the nerves that transmit pain sensations to the brain
  • Provides complete pain relief for a temporary period
  • Easy to apply 15g tube

Approved by Melanie King - Senior Pharmacist on the 17/08/2020.
For more information, view our medical team

Warnings / Side effects Expand

DO NOT use Lidocaine Ointment and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you:

are allergic (hypersensitive) to lidocaine or any of the other ingredients of this ointment are allergic to other similar amide local anaesthetics. Taking other medicines Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following: cimetidine for stomach problems propranolol for high blood pressure, anxiety or heart problems.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines Lidocaine Ointment may cause drowsiness if it enters your blood stream. If affected, DO NOT drive or operate machinery.

If you use more Lidocaine Ointment than you should

If you apply too much ointment, wipe off the excess with a paper towel or similar. If you (or someone else) swallow any of the ointment, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the ointment, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. An overdose is likely to cause a low blood pressure and heart problems. Please take this leaflet, any remaining ointment, and the container with you to the hospital or doctor so that they know which ointment has been consumed. If you forget to use Lidocaine Ointment If you forget to apply the ointment at the correct time, make the application as soon as possible, and then make your applications at the correct time. If it is 3 hours, or less, to the next application, then ignore the missed dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist


Like all medicines, Lidocaine Ointment can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If the following happens, stop using the ointment and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital:

an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face or neck leading to severe difficulty in breathing; skin rash or hives). This is a very serious but rare side effect. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. Most patients using topical lidocaine will have no problems when used in the correct amount for the prescribed time.

Using Lidocaine Ointment for a prolonged period (longer than prescribed) can cause an allergic reaction. If the condition becomes worse during treatment, or you experience any other ill effects, stop using the ointment and tell your doctor as soon as possible.

Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Usage / Instructions Expand

If your doctor has prescribed this medicine, always use Lidocaine Ointment exactly as your doctor has told you. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

If you are not sure how to use this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Apply using gauze or barrier gloves, if not available, wash your hands before and after applying Lidocaine Ointment. Note: Lidocaine Ointment is not sterile and should not be used with aseptic techniques.

Adults, the elderly and children: Anaesthesia and pain relief Apply 1 to 2 ml (about 2 to 4 cm when squeezed out of the tube) and gently spread over the affected area (the ointment will soften at body temperature). Repeat when necessary but use no more than 5 g (one third of a tube) within 24 hours unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.

Nursing mothers Apply to the nipples using a small piece of lint or gauze, wash off immediately before the next feed.

Dentistry Apply to dry gum and rub gently. If you are not sure how to use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients Expand

The active ingredient is lidocaine 5 % m/m.

The other ingredient is macrogol.

What Lidocaine Ointment looks like and contents of the pack Lidocaine Ointment is packed in an internally lacquered aluminium tube fitted with a polythene cap. The pack size is 15 g.

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  • Free standard delivery for orders over £35
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding weekend and bank holidays).
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94% of orders are despatched within 2 days (data taken from July 2022 to October 2022)

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  • Weekend orders will be delivered from Tuesday.
  • Delivered Mon-Sat (excluding Sunday and Bank Holidays).
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  • Pharmacy approved items will be despatched once approved and delivered the next working day.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
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  • Friday orders placed after 8pm will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Weekend orders will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Pharmacy approved items will be despatched once approved and delivered the next day.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

EVRI Click & Collect tracked 48hr service

  • £3 for Standard service, delivered within 2 working days from despatch of order.
  • Free standard delivery for orders over £35
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding weekend and bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

EVRI UK Click & Collect tracked 24hr service

  • £3.49 for UK Next Working Day Delivery.
  • Mon-Fri orders placed before 8pm will be delivered the next day.
  • Friday orders placed after 8pm will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Weekend orders will be delivered on Tuesday.
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays).
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Pharmacy approved items will be despatched once approved and delivered the next day.
  • All orders can be tracked from despatched to delivery, tracking code will be emailed to you.
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below.

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  • Thursday orders placed before 8pm will be delivered on Monday
  • Friday orders placed before 8pm will be delivered on Tuesday
  • Weekend orders will be delivered on Tuesday
  • Delivered Mon-Fri (excluding bank holidays)
  • Order by 8pm Monday to Friday for same day despatch. Terms and conditions apply, see below.
  • Once approved P-line items will be delivered the next working day
  • Additional terms and conditions apply, please see below
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Gentle local anesthetic for pain external use only, apply to freeze the area.

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