Local anaesthetic + antiseptic
Lidocaine with cetrimide
Adult dose
Dose: Apply / instil per formulation
Route: Topical
Frequency: PRN
Clinical pearls
- Topical cleansing/anaesthesia
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Open wounds (caution)
Side effects
- Local irritation
- LA toxicity if excessive use
Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/lidocaine-with-cetrimide/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Pathways
- Major Trauma — Primary Survey (ATLS) · ATLS 10th Edition; JRCALC; NICE NG39
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
- Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed · NICE; BSG; ACPGBI — Commissioning Guide
- Acute Pancreatitis · NICE; IAP/APA; ACPGBI — CG104
- Faecal Peritonitis · ASGBI; RCS — Best Practice
- Acute Compartment Syndrome · BAPRAS; BOA; RCS — Best Practice