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What restriction applies to lidocaine hydrochloride use during early pregnancy?

Name: What restriction applies to lidocaine hydrochloride use during early pregnancy?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:56:21.447Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Lidocaine hydrochloride crosses the placenta and should not be administered during early pregnancy unless the benefits are considered to outweigh the risks.

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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 1% w/vhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated 14 February 2022

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