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Lidocaine .01 mg/mL

Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Bitartrate · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Safco Dental Supply Co

10 Recalls on RecordCurrently in Shortage
Plain English

Lidocaine with epinephrine is a local anesthetic injection used to numb tissue and reduce bleeding during dental and oral procedures. The medication works by blocking nerve signals in the area where it is injected.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Lidocaine
Generic Name
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Bitartrate
NDC Code (Product)
67239-0240
Manufacturer
Safco Dental Supply Co
Strength
.01 mg/mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
SUBMUCOSAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA088390
Marketing Start
11/07/2011

Recall History

10 Recalls on Record
Class II11/16/2017

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Beyond Use Date (BUD) exceed the BUD/EXP of at least one ingredient used to make final product.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II10/12/2021

Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy

Lack of assurance of sterility

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II11/14/2014

Attix Pharmaceuticals

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II06/02/2015

The Compounding Pharmacy of America

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II10/13/2022

Akorn, Inc.

CGMP Deviations:

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/02/2026

Pro Numb Tattoo Numbing Spray LLC

cGMP deviations

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class I10/12/2021

Teligent Pharma, Inc.

Superpotent Drug

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II02/10/2017

Synergy Rx

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There are also CGMP Deviations.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II11/17/2016

Tri-Coast Pharmacy

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

OngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/21/2012

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug ineffective5,479 reports
off label use4,489 reports
pain3,889 reports
nausea3,704 reports
fatigue3,612 reports
product adhesion issue3,444 reports
headache3,324 reports
product quality issue3,250 reports
dyspnoea2,687 reports
diarrhoea2,478 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lidocaine used for?

Lidocaine with epinephrine is a local anesthetic injection used to numb tissue and reduce bleeding during dental and oral procedures. The medication works by blocking nerve signals in the area where it is injected.

Is Lidocaine a controlled substance?

Lidocaine is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Lidocaine?

The generic name for Lidocaine is Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Bitartrate. There are 5 other brand versions of Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Bitartrate.

What is the NDC code for Lidocaine .01 mg/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Lidocaine .01 mg/mL is 67239-0240, listed by Safco Dental Supply Co.