IM: In deltoid muscle only. IV: Administered by direct IV injection and continuous IV infusion. Product containing 40, 100, or 200 mg/mL should not be administered by direct IV injection without prior dilution. Usually 1 or 2 gm of lignocaine is added to 1000 mL of dextrose 5% to form a 1 or 2 mg/mL (0.1 or 0.2 %) solution.
Compatibility: Dextrose 5%, or with NaCl 0.45%, NaCl 0.9%.
Stability: Stored at room temperature and protect from heat and freezing.