Topical Lidocaine for local anesthesia
- Zingo® (lidocaine 0.5 mg powder) is a new product designed to reduce pain with IV access
- Onset of action 1-3 minutes (compared with 30 minutes with lidocaine/prilocaine creams (EMLA®), liposomal lidocaine 4% (LMX®), or lidocaine/tetracaine patches (Synera®)
- Duration of action is only 10 minutes (procedure must be done in 10 minutes)
- Uses helium to forcefully deliver drug into the skin
- Looks like a marker that you press down and you hear a loud pop
- Cost $20 per dose
- Approved for children 3-18 years of age
Disclosure: I have no financial or invested interest in the product or the company.
References
1. Pharmacist's Letter 2008 24(9):240912
2. Cregin R. Improving pain management for pediatric patients undergoing nonurgent painful procedures. ASHSP April 15 2008;Vol 65(8):723-7.
3. Kaweski S. Topical Anesthetic Creams. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June 2008; Vol 121(6):2161-5.
