LIDOCAINE TAPE 18MG “NIPRO”

LIDOCAINE TAPE 18MG “NIPRO”

LIDOCAINE TAPE 18MG “NIPRO”, known in Japan as リドカインテープ18mg「ニプロ」, is a topical local anesthetic tape containing lidocaine.

Discontinued product: Nipro announced discontinuation in October 2024. This page is retained for product reference and does not confirm availability.

Product Information

• Active Ingredient: Lidocaine 18mg per patch
• Dosage Form: Medicated adhesive tape for external use
• Patch Size: 50.0mm × 30.5mm
• Pictured Pack: 50 patches
• Marketing Authorization Holder: Nipro Pharma Corporation
• Distributor: Nipro Corporation

What Is Lidocaine Tape 18mg “Nipro”?

A local anesthetic tape used before specified medical procedures. It must not be confused with other lidocaine patches carrying different indications or application schedules.

Key Features

• Adhesive topical presentation
• Procedure-specific application
• Removed before the intended procedure

Medical Uses

Japanese labeled uses are pain relief during intravenous cannulation, molluscum contagiosum removal and skin laser irradiation treatment.

Do not describe this product as a general treatment for chronic pain, neuropathic pain or post-herpetic neuralgia.

Recommended Use

Follow the treating clinician’s instructions and the official indication-specific limits. Typical labeled application periods are approximately 30 minutes for intravenous cannulation and approximately one hour for the other listed procedures.

This is not a 12-hour wear schedule. Do not swallow the tape.

Suggested Professional Treatment Setting

Clinician-directed preparation for an appropriate labeled procedure. Suitability must be assessed individually.

Aftercare Recommendations

Report skin reactions. Seek emergency medical attention for breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, or collapse.

Who Should Avoid Use?

Do not use with a history of hypersensitivity to the ingredients or amide-type local anesthetics.

Precautions

• Do not apply to damaged skin, mucous membranes, eczema or rash.
• Discuss pregnancy, breastfeeding and other medicines with the treating clinician.
• Serious allergic reactions are possible.
• Prolonged application may worsen skin reactions.

Storage Instructions

Store at room temperature. Use promptly after opening and follow the actual pack instructions.

Package Contents

The uploaded product photograph shows a 50-patch carton. No individual batch, expiry date or available quantity has been verified.

Important Disclaimer

A Class II recall affecting specified batches was announced on May 13, 2024 because of adhesion concerns. Verify batch status before handling remaining stock.

This page does not replace official labeling or medical advice. It does not establish approval or lawful supply in another market.