Dental Lidocaine?

[usmcveteran]

I was wondering if anyone knew if dental lidocaine could be use as an anesthetic for sutures or other needs? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-2-...item1c48fb4157

[usmcveteran]

On Second thought is this stuff the real deal?http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIDOCAINE-HC...item1c45b89838

I was told at recent first aid class it was tough to by injectable lidocaine because there was not a lot of money to be made because a bottle costs $0.99.

[Meketrefe]

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...1-0dd32a6d932b

[usmcveteran]

You need a Vet Prescription to order from there though.

[Meketrefe]

I know it can be made using salines but there is no need. this should be legally available.

[Enigma]

I was wondering if anyone knew if dental lidocaine could be use as an anesthetic for sutures or other needs? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-2-...item1c48fb4157

Yes. It's the same lidocaine. Epi is added in this case to extended the working time of a peripheral nerve block, but it won't affect anything if you use it for a wound.

[usmcveteran]

Thanks for the info.

[EvilD]

there is 1% and 2 % lido and lido used for infusion for arrythmias. you want the 1 or 2%

[usmcveteran]

So what kind of needle can I legally possess that would work well for lidocaine? Diabetic needle?

[Doc8404]

Go to pharmacy and ask for 5 or 10cc

[usmcveteran]

Do I need script or they just give them out?

[Doc8404]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/Syringes-Needles-/31476/i.html

[EvilD]

So what kind of needle can I legally possess that would work well for lidocaine? Diabetic needle?

depends on what you are numbing, usually it's a 23 ga 3/4"-1" or shorter needle, sometime if you are going into the muscle you need longer like 1.5" insulin needles are usually 27 or 29 ga, and really short, if you need to go deep they wont' cut it, legally, not sure what you can have with out a script, they changed the laws awhile back but i do't recall.

[Doc8404]

My RPh relative said she sells syringes and needles all the time. Csnt ask WTF they are for.

[usmcveteran]

As long as its not a controlled Device then its OK to possess. I want to say most needles are a no go in nys it i need to look into it more.