Topical lidocaine gel administered before povidone-iodine proved deleterious to ocular surface antisepsis, a study found. "Povidone-iodine effectively reduces bacterial counts when applied alone or ...

Background: To compare the clinical efficacy of lidocaine 2% with tetracaine 0.5% for cataract surgery. Methods: In a randomized, multi-surgeon, controlled clinical trial,122 consecutive cataract ...

A discussion on whether anaesthetic gel is required during catheterisation A. Urethral catheterisation is a common nursing procedure with up to 13% of hospitalised and 4% of community adult patients ...

The topical pain drug could help many women who fear the test will hurt. July 22, 2008— -- Derinda Rapp, a 60-year-old woman from Emmett, Idaho, dreads one event each year more than almost ...

FREEHOLD, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Armas Pharmaceuticals, a leading provider of high-quality pharmaceutical products, is pleased to announce the reintroduction of Lidocaine Jelly 2% 30mL ...

An over-the-counter gel used to provide temporary relief from pain and itching associated with minor burns and cuts has been recalled. According to the FDA, Burkholderia cepecia can result in local ...

Non-infiltrative anesthetics are safe and effective in treating pain from transrectal prostate biopsy, according to research from the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation at the University ...

SA’s WCH-branded teething gel for infants will no longer be made and withdrawn from sale after the active anaesthetic caused babies to overdose. Parents are being given new advice to help soothe their ...