The recommended dose for lidocaine patches is to apply up to three patches, for up to 12 hours within a 24hour period. Mode of action lidocaine 5% plaster exerts its effect by stabilising the neuronal membranes and causing downregulation of neuronal sodium channels. Versatis should only be used on the areas of skin after the shingles has healed. Lidocaine mixed with a small amount of adrenaline epinephrine is available to allow larger doses for numbing, to decrease bleeding, and to make the numbing effect last longer. Lidocaine is a synthetic aminoethylamide with local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic properties. Health economic evidence of 5% lidocaine medicated plaster. Lidocaine lignocaine 5% patch page 2 of 2 adult medication guideline.
Apply patches to intact skin to cover the most painful area. Lidocaine 5%medicated plaster versatis for localised neuropathic. Topical lidocaine for neuropathic pain in adults cochrane. It should not be used on or near the eyes or mouth. Picsig supported by an unrestricted educational grant from grunenthal. Grunenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. A small child or pet could suffer serious side effects from chewing or swallowing a new or used patch. The capsaicin patch is licensed for the symptomatic relief of phn once skin lesions have healed.
How to use lidocaine cream topical local anesthetics. You have been given it to treat a painful skin condition called post herpetic neuralgia. You can select a medicine from this list to find out more including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme pbs. Lidocaine patches are not recommended by the ncl joint formulary committee for any. Lidocaine hydrochloride medicinal forms bnf content. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Never apply more than three patches at one time, and never wear patches for more than 12 hours per day.
Lidocaine transdermal patch endo pharmaceuticals adisinsight. Lidocaine stabilizes the neuronal membrane by binding to and inhibiting voltagegated sodium channels, thereby inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of. Versatis lignocaine 5% ww dermal patch patient information leaflet. Versatis 5% lignocaine has recently been approved for the management of patients with post herpetic neuralgia. You have been given it to treat a painful skin condition called postherpetic neuralgia. Versatis lidocaine medicated plaster approved by mhra cmocro. Lidocaine hydrochloride drug bnf content published by. Store and dispose of patches out of the reach of children, pets and others. Lidocaine topical patch 5% should only be applied to intact skin. Ibsa markets the lidocaine patch in switzerland as neurodol tissue gel. Pricing, sizing, legal catgories and other medicinal forms information for lidocaine hydrochloride. Our purpose is to change lives for the better and innovation is our passion. Versatis lignocaine 5% ww dermal patch myhealthbox.
Versatis, lidocaine medicated plaster approved by mhra. The release liner is removed prior to application to the skin. Versatis contains lidocaine, a local analgesic, which works by reducing. The legally binding text is the original french version. It is available in plasters or patches, sprays, and creams, as topical lidocaine. Versatis dermal patch contains lignocaine, a local anaesthetic, which works by reducing the pain in your skin. Versatis 700 mg medicated plaster summary of product characteristics smpc by grunenthal ltd. A lidocaine patch for topical application was developed by teikoku pharma. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it. The name of your medicine is versatis 5% medicated plaster will. Treatment with plasters usually involves applying one, two, or three plasters for up to 12 hours a day.
It is a prescription only medicine at present and will therefore require a. If you are using the overthecounter product to selftreat, read and follow all directions on the product package before using this medication. Lidoderm lidocaine patch 5% is comprised of an adhesive material containing 5% lidocaine, which is applied to a nonwoven polyester felt backing and covered with a polyethylene terephthalate pet film release liner. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include. We focus our activities on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain.
Versatis is indicated for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with previous herpes zoster infection postherpetic. In europe, grunenthal has developed the lidocaine medicated plaster. Versatis is the brand name of a medicated plaster which contains the local anaesthetic lidocaine lignocaine, which has been formulated into a topical plaster. Your doctor will tell you how many lidocaine patches you may use at one time and the length of time you may wear the patches. Versatis 700mg medicated plaster patient information leaflet pil by grunenthal ltd. Versatis plasters are painrelieving patches that are prescribed to relieve the skin pain that some people get following an attack of shingles. We cannot confirm the completeness, accuracy and currency of the content. White hydrogel plaster containing adhesive material, which is applied to a nonwoven. Grunenthal is highly committed to improve the quality of life of those. It is also used to treat ventricular tachycardia and to perform nerve blocks.
To date, the 5% lidocainemedicated plaster versatis, grunenthal. Medical academic adcock ingram launches versatis 5%. Versatis 700 mg medicated plaster summary of product. The most painful area should be covered with up to 3 patches only once for up to 12 hours within a 24 hour period 12 hours on, 12 hours off. Recently, the patch was approved in the united kingdom under the versatis trademark, and it will be distributed by grunenthal in the european union, latin america and the middle east.
These contain high concentrations of lidocaine because it crosses the skin poorly. Lidocaine is broken down in your liver to several compounds. Patches may be cut to smaller sizes prior to removal of the pet film release liner. The safety and tolerability of the lidocaine 5% plaster versatis is established. The medicines below all contain the following active ingredients.
Lidocaine patch versatis lidocaine 5% medicated plaster containing 700 mg of lidocaine. Progress for the patient, a new approach for the physician. Each 10 cm x 14 cm plaster contains 700 mg lidocaine equivalent to 5%ww. Side effects of lidoderm lidocaine patch 5%, warnings, uses. Trusted service, convenient and safe shopping online. Handwashing is important after handling or applying the lidocaine patch. As a result this impairs the conduction of signals associated. The company has now captured all the big and small stories that made 2018 so special in its annual report. It is a prescription only medicine at present and will therefore require a hospital or doctors prescription to obtain this. The sticky side of the patch which contains the medicine can feel cool as it is applied. What versatis dermal patch is used for versatis if you have not told your doctor dermal patch contains lignocaine, a local anaesthetic, which works by reducing the pain in your skin. When the patch is applied to the painful area, lidocaine is slowly absorbed into the skin and attaches to the irritated pain nerves in that area. This pain may be described as burning, shooting or.
Often skin affected by nerve pain is very sensitive to touch, and the patch once applied can help protect the skin. Lidocaine, also known as lignocaine, is a medication used to numb tissue in a specific area local anesthetic. Versatis 700mg medicated plaster patient information leaflet pil. Pdf lidocaine 5% patch for localized neuropathic pain. Many patients find the cooling sensation to be pleasant. The links below will direct you to ukemc, an external website providing information about. The patch is also quite padded and can help feel protective for the sensitive skin. Versatis 700mg medicated plaster patient information. Versatis, lidocaine medicated plaster approved by mhra teikoku pharma annouces that the medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency mhra has approved versatis in the uk, a novel 5 % lidocaine medicated plaster, for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with previous herpes zoster infection postherpetic neuralgia, phn, codeveloped with the german drug company grunenthal.
This is the pain which persists after herpes zoster shingles infection. Clinical trial report synopsis kf701901 page 1 of 7. A lidocaine patch for topical application was developed by teikoku pharma and endo pharmaceuticals for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia phn. Versatis patch from grunenthal versatis 5% lignocaine has recently been approved for the management of patients with post herpetic neuralgia. Search the australian register of therapeutic goods. Topical treatments for phn include the capsaicin patch and the 5% lidocaine medicated plaster lmp.
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