9/6/2017

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution (Viscous) 2%

Reason for the Shortage

- Akorn has viscous lidocaine available.
- West-Ward did not provide a reason for the viscous lidocaine shortage.

Available Products

- Viscous Lidocaine oral solution, Akorn, 2%, 100 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 50383-0775-04
- Viscous Lidocaine oral solution, Akorn, 2%, 15 mL unit-dose cup 40 count, NDC 50383-0775-17
- Viscous Lidocaine oral solution, West-Ward, 2%, 100 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 00054-3500-49

Estimated Resupply Dates

- All marketed presentations are available.

Updated

Updated September 6, 2017 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created February 7, 2017 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Copyright 2017, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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