Lidocaine - Is it OTC and if so, where to purchase it

[connda]

@Sheryl or anyone.

Has anyone seen Lidocaine for sale in Thailand (specifically Chiang Mai).  Is it OTC (I can no longer access MIMS so I can't check)?

[Woof999]

23 minutes ago, connda said:

@Sheryl or anyone.

Has anyone seen Lidocaine for sale in Thailand (specifically Chiang Mai).  Is it OTC (I can no longer access MIMS so I can't check)?

 

In what delivery method? Injectable (don't know) ? Numbing cream (widely available). Spray (available in many Boots stores).

[BritManToo]

This is an opiate so not on sale.

[Sheryl]

Lidocaine is not an opiate. 

 

Injectable lidocaine cannot be bought OTC.  

 

There are various topical preparations containing lidocaine that can be.

 

OP needs to specify what form/for what purpose he needs it.

[Regyai]

 

OTC @ Pharmacy

 

[connda]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Lidocaine is not an opiate. 

 

Injectaboe lidocaine cannot be bought OTC.  

 

There are various topical preparations containing lidocaine that can be.

 

OP needs to specify what form/for what purpose he needs it.

Topical.  I used to have some years ago.  Preferably 5% topical jell, liquid, or ointment without any other substances like camphor or other additives.
What I'm using it for will simply send this off topic.  It's nothing nefarious.
Thanks.

[Sheryl]

Topical for where on the body?

 

Archifen Ear drops are for pain in outer ear (lidocaine combined with an antibiotic)

 

Cathejell With Lidocaine  is a lubricant combined with lidocaine, used for catheter insertions etc

 

Kamistad Gel N is for application to mucous membranes (cold sores etc)

 

Racser cream is for application to intact skin

 

Racser viscous is for pain in mouth or throat

 

Oxacain is a topical lidocaine spray

 

[Sheryl]

Off topic posts have been removed.

[GammaGlobulin]

IF I need any form of pain medication, other than, occasionally, ibuprofen, then....

I go to the hospital.

 

This is why they have hospitals in Thailand.

 

Hospitals in Thailand are super low cost.

The physicians in Thailand are very understanding and helpful.

 

Therefore, there is NO REASON not to go to a hospital, if one is experiencing pain.

 

 

[Woof999]

33 minutes ago, connda said:

Topical.  I used to have some years ago.  Preferably 5% topical jell, liquid, or ointment without any other substances like camphor or other additives.
What I'm using it for will simply send this off topic.  It's nothing nefarious.
Thanks.

 

EMLA cream is available in many pharmacies without prescription. Fascino and Boots usually have it although not sure if they exist in your neck of the woods.

[NickyLouie]

5 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Lidocaine is not an opiate. 

 

Injectable lidocaine cannot be bought OTC.  

 

There are various topical preparations containing lidocaine that can be.

 

OP needs to specify what form/for what purpose he needs it.

 

I keep some in my medical kit, it's sold at certain places 

 

 

[connda]

I've got the information I need.  @Sheryl  You can close this. 
Thanks.

[Sheryl]

Closed per OP request