Prakt. lékáren. 2011; 7(5): 232-235
The article presents the lidocaine base and its hydrochloride salt as a well-known and long term used local anesthetic agent, shows the
differences in their properties and uses, thus the occurrence of various dosage forms. The article presents the possibilities of preparation
of dosage forms containing lidocaine/lidocaine hydrochloride, because both substances are relatively newly available for magistral
preparations in pharmacies. Examples of formulas suitable for extemporaneous preparations containing lidocaine such as lidocaine
emulgel and polyethylenglycol ointment are also presented.
Published: November 1, 2011 Show citation