Zingo

Generic name: Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate
Drug class: Topical anesthetics

Usage of Zingo

Zingo is an amide local anesthetic indicated for use on intact skin to provide local analgesia prior to venipuncture or peripheral intravenous cannulation in children 3-18 years of age.

Important Limitations:

For use on intact skin only

For external use only

Relate drugs

How to use Zingo

Apply one Zingo (0.5 mg lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate) to the site planned for venipuncture or intravenous cannulation, one to three minutes prior to needle insertion.

Perform the procedure within 10 minutes after Zingo administration.

Use Zingo only on intact skin.

Warnings

Use on intact skin only

Avoid contact with the eye

Do not use if device is dropped or the pouch is damaged or torn

Patients with bleeding tendencies or platelet disorders could have a higher risk of superficial dermal bleeding

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