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Ztlido Lidocaine 36 mg Patch, 3 patches — NDC 69557-0111-03 package photo

Ztlido Lidocaine 36 mg Patch, 3 patches

by Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON (69557-111-03) / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH
NDC 69557-0111-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69557-111-03 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains3 patches Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $12.25/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 30 patches 69557-0111-30
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Lidocaine (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class III · Apr 20, 2023 — Labeling: Typographical error on the upper left-hand side of the box and individual patch label that has the incorrect dosage form stating, each tablet contains instead of each adhesive patch contains. (Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0556-2023
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69557-111-03
Product NDC 69557-111
11-digit billing NDC 69557011103
RxCUI 2001434, 2001439
UNII 98PI200987
Application # NDA207962
SPL Set ID a1b17507-4560-490d-a388-74e7fd7eaa5e
Established class (EPC) Amide Local Anesthetic; Antiarrhythmic
Physiologic effect Local Anesthesia
Chemical class Amides
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-04-26
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form PATCH
Substance LIDOCAINE
GPI-14 90850060005910
GPI class ZTlido
GCN Seq No 078210
GCN 44495
HICL code 010705
Ingredient (HICL) Lidocaine
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5H
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Local Anesthetics
AHFS code 72:00.00.00
AHFS class Local Anesthetics
FDB label name ZTLIDO 1.8% TOPICAL SYSTEM
FDB brand name Ztlido
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69557-111-03 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 69557-0111-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Antiarrhythmic class.

Pharmacologic class Antiarrhythmic, Amide Local Anesthetic
Drug family (ATC) Antiarrhythmics, class Ib, Local anesthetics, Anesthetics for topical use
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerScilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Application holderSCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC
FDA applicationNDA207962 (NDA)
Labeler code69557
First marketedApr 2018
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio3 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name ZTLIDO 1.8% TOPICAL SYSTEM Ingredient Lidocaine
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • This patch is used to treat post-herpetic neuralgia — that's the persistent burning or aching nerve pain that sometimes sticks around after a shingles outbreak, even after the rash...
  • What is this patch actually for — why did my doctor prescribe it?
  • You wear it for up to 12 hours, then take it off for the next 12 hours — think of it as '12 hours on, 12 hours off.' Your prescriber may allow up to 3 patches at a time, but never...
  • How long do I wear the patch, and can I wear more than one?
📖 Read our full Lidocaine Transdermal Patch guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $12.25 $36.75 / 3 patch
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ztlido 36 mgthis 69557-0111-03 Scilex 3 patches AB FDA listed
About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2018
First FDA approval
Feb 2018
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 years listed
🛡️
2031
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through May 2031. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Feb 28, 2018 AB TE-rated RLD RS ⏳ ~4.6 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 9925264 — method of use (U-2267)
US 11786455 — method of use (U-2267)
US 11793766 — method of use (U-2267)
US 9283174 — drug product
US 10765749 — drug product
US 9931403 — drug product
US 11278623 — drug product
US 10765640 — drug product
2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (8)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 9925264 ↗ Method of use U-2267 May 10, 2031
US 11786455 ↗ Method of use U-2267 May 10, 2031
US 11793766 ↗ Method of use U-2267 May 10, 2031
US 9283174 ↗ Drug product May 10, 2031
US 10765749 ↗ Drug product May 10, 2031
US 9931403 ↗ Drug product May 10, 2031
US 11278623 ↗ Drug product May 10, 2031
US 10765640 ↗ Drug product May 10, 2031
Common questions
Is there a generic version of ZTLIDO 1.8% TOPICAL SYSTEM?
Yes — an FDA-approved generic equivalent is listed in the FDA Orange Book for ZTLIDO 1.8% TOPICAL SYSTEM. See the alternatives section for substitutable, lower-cost products.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 patch69557-0111-30 122,681 Rx · $67,477,336
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 122,681 Rx · 5,520,621 units · $67,477,336 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Ztlido — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Ztlido. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$9.61M
Claims incl. refills
15.7K
Beneficiaries
8.4K
Spend / beneficiary
$1,147.78
Spend / claim
$611.32
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
69557-0111-03 You're viewing this 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON (69557-111-03) / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH 2018-04-26 Active
69557-0111-30 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON (69557-111-30) / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH (69557-111-01) $12.31 / ea $369.22 2018-04-26 Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 69557-0111-03?
NDC 69557-0111-03 contains 3 patches — 3 pouch in 1 carton / 1 patch in 1 pouch.
What is the difference between NDC 69557-0111-03 and NDC 69557-0111-30?
Both are Ztlido Lidocaine 36 mg Patch — the drug itself is identical. NDC 69557-0111-03 is the 3 patches package, while NDC 69557-0111-30 is the 30 patches package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ztlido Lidocaine 36 mg Patch?
Bill NDC 69557-0111-03 — the 11-digit billing format is 69557011103. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 69557-111-03, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 69557-0111-03, written without dashes as 69557011103. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 69557-0111-03, the first segment (69557) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.; the middle segment (0111) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 30 patches (69557-0111-30). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 42 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZTLIDO is indicated for relief of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults. ZTLIDO contains lidocaine, an amide local anesthetic, and is indicated for relief of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults ( 1 ).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Because of the difference in bioavailability of ZTLIDO compared to Lidoderm®, a different dosage strength is required to be administered to the patient. One ZTLIDO (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% provides equivalent lidocaine exposure to one Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%). ( 2.1 ) Apply ZTLIDO to intact skin to cover the most painful area.

Apply the prescribed number of topical systems (maximum of 3) only once for up to 12 hours in a 24-hour period. ( 2.2 ) ZTLIDO may be cut into smaller sizes prior to removal of the release liner. ( 2.2 ) In patients who are debilitated or have impaired elimination, smaller areas of treatment are recommended.

Achieve this by cutting ZTLIDO with scissors into a smaller size prior to removing the release liner. ( 2.2 )

2.1Important Dosage and Administration Instructions Because of the difference in bioavailability of ZTLIDO compared to Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%), a different dosage strength is required to be administered to the patient. One ZTLIDO (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% provides equivalent lidocaine exposure to one Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. When ZTLIDO is used concomitantly with other products containing local anesthetic agents, the total amount of drug absorbed from all formulations must be considered.

Clearly instruct and advise patients: to wash hands immediately after handling ZTLIDO and to avoid contact with eyes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . to store ZTLIDO inside the sealed envelope out of the reach of children, pets, and others and to apply immediately after removal from the envelope. to fold used ZTLIDO so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and to safely discard used ZTLIDO or pieces of cut ZTLIDO where children and pets cannot get to them [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . to never apply external heat sources, such as heating pads or electric blankets, directly to ZTLIDO, because plasma lidocaine levels are increased.

ZTLIDO can be applied, however, to the administration site after moderate heat exposure, such as 15 minutes of heating pad exposure on a medium setting [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . that clothing may be worn over the area of application. that ZTLIDO may be used during moderate exercise, such as biking for 30 minutes. that ZTLIDO may be exposed to water, such as showering for 10 minutes or immersion for 15 minutes. to dry the topical system, after water exposure, by gently patting the skin, not by rubbing the skin or topical system. that ZTLIDO topical systems that have lifted at the edges may be reattached by pressing firmly on the edges and that fully detached topical systems may be reapplied as originally directed. that if a ZTLIDO topical system comes off completely and will not stick to patient's skin, to remove and properly dispose of the used ZTLIDO and to apply a new ZTLIDO topical system for a total duration of 12 hours of used and new topical system together. that if irritation or a burning sensation occurs during application, to remove ZTLIDO and to not reapply until the irritation subsides [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .

2.2Treatment of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Advise patients to apply ZTLIDO to intact skin to cover the most painful area and to apply the prescribed number of topical systems (maximum of 3), only once for up to 12 hours within a 24-hour period (12 hours on and 12 hours off) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . In patients who are debilitated or have impaired elimination, smaller areas of treatment are recommended. Achieve this by cutting ZTLIDO with scissors into a smaller size prior to removing the release liner.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 25 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Topical system: 1.8% packaged in an individual envelope. ZTLIDO 1.8% is available as a single-dose topical system. ( 3 )

Contraindications 57 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ZTLIDO is contraindicated in patients with a known history of sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type, or to any other component of the product. ZTLIDO is contraindicated in patients with a known history of sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type, or to any other component of the product. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Accidental Exposure : Even a used ZTLIDO topical system contains residual lidocaine after use. It is important for patients to store and dispose of ZTLIDO properly and keep out of the reach of children, pets, and others. ( 5.1 ) Excessive Dosing/Overexposure : Applying ZTLIDO to larger surface areas or for a longer duration than recommended could lead to increased absorption and high blood concentrations of lidocaine, leading to adverse effects.

( 5.2 ) Increased Absorption on Non-Intact Skin : May result in higher blood concentrations of lidocaine. ( 5.2 ) Risk of Overexposure with External Heat Sources : Applying external heat sources to ZTLIDO may result in increased drug exposure. ( 5.2 ) Methemoglobinemia : Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported in association with local anesthetic use.

( 5.3 ) Application Site Reactions : During or immediately after treatment with ZTLIDO, application site reactions may develop. ( 5.4 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions : Cross sensitivity to ZTLIDO in patients with a history of drug sensitivity to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) derivatives is possible. ( 5.5 ) Eye Exposure : Immediately wash out the eye with water or saline and protect the eye until sensation returns.

( 5.6 ).

5.1Accidental Exposure A used ZTLIDO topical system contains residual lidocaine after use. The potential exists for a small child or a pet to suffer serious adverse effects from chewing or ingesting a new or used ZTLIDO. It is important for patients to store and dispose of ZTLIDO properly, and keep out of the reach of children, pets, and others [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].

5.2Excessive Dosing/Overexposure to Lidocaine Lidocaine toxicity can be expected at lidocaine blood concentrations above 5 mcg/mL. The blood concentration of lidocaine is determined by the rate and extent of lidocaine absorption and elimination. Longer duration of application, application of more than the recommended number of ZTLIDO, smaller patients, or impaired elimination may all contribute to increasing the blood concentration of lidocaine.

If lidocaine overdose is suspected, check drug blood concentration. Management of overdose includes close monitoring, supportive care, and symptomatic treatment [see Overdosage (10) ] . Improper Application and Duration of Use : Application of more than the recommended number of ZTLIDO or applying ZTLIDO for longer than the recommended wearing time (12 hours of every 24 hours) could result in increased absorption and high blood concentrations of lidocaine, leading to adverse reactions.

Advise patients on proper application and duration. Hepatic Disease : Impaired elimination may contribute to increasing blood concentrations of lidocaine. Patients with severe hepatic disease are at greater risk of developing toxic blood concentrations of lidocaine because of their inability to metabolize lidocaine normally.

Use on Non-Intact Skin : Application to broken or inflamed skin, although not tested, may result in higher blood concentrations of lidocaine from increased absorption. ZTLIDO is only recommended for use on intact skin. Advise patients not to apply ZTLIDO to non-intact skin.

External Heat Sources : External heat sources may increase drug exposure, leading to overexposure to lidocaine. Advise patients not to apply external heat sources to ZTLIDO during administration [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

5.3Methemoglobinemia Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported in association with local anesthetic use. Although all patients are at risk for methemoglobinemia, patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants under 6 months of age, and concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or their metabolites are more susceptible to developing clinical manifestations of the condition. If local anesthetics must be used in these patients, close monitoring for symptoms and signs of m…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~1 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Excessive Dosing/Overexposure to Lidocaine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Methemoglobinemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Application Site Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Eye Irritation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] The following adverse reactions from voluntary reports or clinical studies have been reported with lidocaine.

Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Skin and subcutaneous tissues : blisters, bruising, burning sensation, depigmentation, dermatitis, discoloration, edema, erosions, erythema, exfoliation, flushing, irritation, papules, petechia, pruritus, vesicles, and abnormal sensation. Immune system : angioedema, bronchospasm, dermatitis, dyspnea, hypersensitivity, laryngospasm, pruritus, shock, and urticaria.

Central Nervous System : lightheadedness, nervousness, apprehension, euphoria, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, tinnitus, blurred or double vision, sensations of heat, cold or numbness, twitching, tremors, convulsions, unconsciousness, somnolence, respiratory depression and arrest. Cardiovascular : bradycardia, hypotension, and cardiovascular collapse leading to arrest. Other : asthenia, disorientation, headache, hyperesthesia, hypoesthesia, metallic taste, nausea, pain exacerbated, paresthesia, taste alteration, and vomiting.

Common adverse reactions are application site reactions such as irritation, erythema, and pruritus. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-866-SCILEX3 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🔄 Drug Interactions ~1 min read

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Class I Antiarrhythmic Drugs: When ZTLIDO is used in patients receiving Class I antiarrhythmic drugs (such as tocainide and mexiletine) the toxic effects are additive and potentially synergistic. Consider risk/benefit before concomitant use. ( 7.2 ) Local Anesthetic Agents: When ZTLIDO is used concomitantly with other products containing local anesthetic agents, the effects are additive.

Consider the amount of drug absorbed from all formulations when local anesthetics are administered concomitantly. ( 7.3 )

7.1Drugs That May Cause Methemoglobinemia When Used with ZTLIDO Patients who are administered local anesthetics may be at increased risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to the following drugs, which could include other local anesthetics: Examples of Drugs Associated with Methemoglobinemia: Class Examples Nitrates/Nitrites nitric oxide, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, nitrous oxide Local anesthetics articaine, benzocaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicyclic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine

7.2Antiarrhythmic Drugs When ZTLIDO is used in patients receiving Class I antiarrhythmic drugs (such as tocainide and mexiletine), the toxic effects are additive and potentially synergistic. Consider risk/benefit during concomitant use.

7.3Local Anesthetics When ZTLIDO is used concomitantly with other products containing local anesthetic agents, the effects are additive. Consider the amount of drug absorbed from all formulations when local anesthetic agents are administered concomitantly.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation : Lidocaine is excreted into human milk. Caution should be exercised when ZTLIDO is administered to a nursing mother, especially when administered with other local anesthetics. ( 8.2 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited human data with lidocaine in pregnant woman are not sufficient to inform drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. The use of lidocaine for labor neuraxial analgesia has not been associated with an increased incidence of adverse fetal effects either during delivery or during the neonatal period (see Data ) . Should ZTLIDO be used concomitantly with other products containing lidocaine, consider total drug doses contributed by all formulations.

In a published animal reproduction study, pregnant rats administered lidocaine by continuous subcutaneous infusion at a dose approximately 45 times the maximum recommended daily dose (MRDD) of 108 mg in ZTLIDO during the period of organogenesis resulted in lower fetal body weights. In a published animal reproduction study, pregnant rats administered lidocaine, containing 1:100,000 epinephrine, injected into the masseter muscle of the jaw or into the gum of the lower jaw at 0.5 times the MRDD on Gestation Day 11 resulted in developmental delays in neonates (see Data ) .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies carry some risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Data Human Data In 22 parturient women given 1.5% lidocaine epidural anesthesia, there were no effects on neonatal behavior, using the early neonatal neurobehavioral scale (ENNS). Neuraxial analgesia also did not affect fetal heart rate, beat-to-beat variability, or uterine activity. Animal Data Reproductive studies with lidocaine have been performed in rats at doses up to 30 mg/kg (2.7 times the maximum recommended daily dose [MRDD] of 108 mg from ZTLIDO on a mg/m 2 basis) subcutaneously and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to lidocaine.

In a published study, lidocaine administered to pregnant rats by continuous subcutaneous infusion during the period of organogenesis at 100, 250, and 500 mg/kg/day, did not produce any structural abnormalities, but did result in lower fetal weights at 500 mg/kg/day dose (approximately 45 times the MRDD on a mg/m 2 basis) in the absence of maternal toxicity. In a published study, lidocaine containing 1:100,000 epinephrine at a dose of 6 mg/kg (approximately 0.5 times the MRDD on a mg/m 2 basis) injected into the masseter muscle of the jaw or into the gum of the lower jaw of pregnant Long-Evans hooded rats on Gestation Day 11 resulted in developmental delays in the neonates.

Developmental delays were observed for negative geotaxis, static righting reflex, visual discrimination response, sensitivity and response to thermal and electrical shock stimuli, and water maze acquisition. The developmental delays of the neonatal animals were transient, with responses becoming comparable to untreated animals later in life. The clinical relevance of these animal data is uncertain.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Lidocaine is excreted into human milk. When lidocaine was used as an epidural anesthetic for cesarean section in 27 women, a milk:plasma ratio of 1.07 was observed using AUC values. Lactating women undergoing a dental procedure had a 0.4 milk:plasma ratio.

In another dental procedure study, a single patient was administered 20 mg of lidocaine and the milk:plasma ratio was reported as 1.1 at five to six hours after injection. These data, and the low concentrations of lidocaine in the plasma after topical administration of ZTLIDO in recommended doses, suggest that a small amount of lidocaine would be ingested orally by a suckling infant. Ho…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited human data with lidocaine in pregnant woman are not sufficient to inform drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. The use of lidocaine for labor neuraxial analgesia has not been associated with an increased incidence of adverse fetal effects either during delivery or during the neonatal period (see Data ) . Should ZTLIDO be used concomitantly with other products containing lidocaine, consider total drug doses contributed by all formulations.

In a published animal reproduction study, pregnant rats administered lidocaine by continuous subcutaneous infusion at a dose approximately 45 times the maximum recommended daily dose (MRDD) of 108 mg in ZTLIDO during the period of organogenesis resulted in lower fetal body weights. In a published animal reproduction study, pregnant rats administered lidocaine, containing 1:100,000 epinephrine, injected into the masseter muscle of the jaw or into the gum of the lower jaw at 0.5 times the MRDD on Gestation Day 11 resulted in developmental delays in neonates (see Data ) .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies carry some risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Data Human Data In 22 parturient women given 1.5% lidocaine epidural anesthesia, there were no effects on neonatal behavior, using the early neonatal neurobehavioral scale (ENNS). Neuraxial analgesia also did not affect fetal heart rate, beat-to-beat variability, or uterine activity. Animal Data Reproductive studies with lidocaine have been performed in rats at doses up to 30 mg/kg (2.7 times the maximum recommended daily dose [MRDD] of 108 mg from ZTLIDO on a mg/m 2 basis) subcutaneously and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to lidocaine.

In a published study, lidocaine administered to pregnant rats by continuous subcutaneous infusion during the period of organogenesis at 100, 250, and 500 mg/kg/day, did not produce any structural abnormalities, but did result in lower fetal weights at 500 mg/kg/day dose (approximately 45 times the MRDD on a mg/m 2 basis) in the absence of maternal toxicity. In a published study, lidocaine containing 1:100,000 epinephrine at a dose of 6 mg/kg (approximately 0.5 times the MRDD on a mg/m 2 basis) injected into the masseter muscle of the jaw or into the gum of the lower jaw of pregnant Long-Evans hooded rats on Gestation Day 11 resulted in developmental delays in the neonates.

Developmental delays were observed for negative geotaxis, static righting reflex, visual discrimination response, sensitivity and response to thermal and electrical shock stimuli, and water maze acquisition. The developmental delays of the neonatal animals were transient, with responses becoming comparable to untreated animals later in life. The clinical relevance of these animal data is uncertain.

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

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8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of ZTLIDO did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be done with caution, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range (e.g., a single topical system), reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

🆘 Overdosage 85 words

10 OVERDOSAGE Lidocaine overdose from cutaneous absorption is rare, but could occur. If there is any suspicion of lidocaine overdose, check drug blood concentration. The management of overdose includes close monitoring, supportive care, and symptomatic treatment.

Dialysis is of negligible value in the treatment of acute overdose with lidocaine. In the absence of massive topical overdose or oral ingestion, evaluation of symptoms of toxicity should include consideration of other etiologies for the clinical effects, or overdosage from other sources of lidocaine or other local anesthetics.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Lidocaine is an amide local anesthetic. Lidocaine blocks sodium ion channels required for the initiation and conduction of neuronal impulses.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The penetration of lidocaine into intact skin after application of ZTLIDO is sufficient to produce an analgesic effect, but less than the amount necessary to produce a complete sensory block.

12.3Pharmacokinetics ZTLIDO has different bioavailability compared to Lidoderm. In a single-dose, crossover study conducted in 53 healthy volunteers, ZTLIDO (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% demonstrated equivalent exposure (AUC) and peak concentration (C max ) of lidocaine to Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%). Absorption The amount of lidocaine systemically absorbed from ZTLIDO is directly related to both the duration of application and the surface area over which it is applied.

In a pharmacokinetic study, three ZTLIDO topical systems were applied over an area of 420 cm 2 of intact skin on the backs of normal healthy volunteers for 12 hours. Blood samples were drawn for determination of lidocaine concentration during the topical system application and for 12 hours after removal of topical systems. The results are summarized in Table 1 .

Table 1 Mean ± SD Absorption of lidocaine from ZTLIDO Healthy Volunteers (n = 54, 12-hour application time) Topical System Application Site Area (cm 2 ) C max (ng/mL) T max (hr) median (min, max) 3 Topical systems of ZTLIDO (108 mg) Back 420 75.1 ± 28.0 13.9 (4.0, 18.0) Repeated application of three Lidoderm patches simultaneously for 12 hours (recommended maximum daily dose), once per day for three days, indicated that the lidocaine concentration does not increase with daily use. The mean plasma pharmacokinetic profile for the 15 healthy volunteers is shown in Figure 1 .

Figure 1 Mean lidocaine blood concentrations after three consecutive daily applications of three Lidoderm patches simultaneously for 12 hours per day in healthy volunteers (n = 15). The pharmacokinetics of ZTLIDO (n = 3 topical systems) was assessed in 12 healthy volunteers with exposure to external heat source (heating pad at medium setting applied for 20 minutes at Time 0 and 8.5 hours) or undergoing moderate exercise (cycling for 30 minutes at a heart rate of 108 bpm at Time 0, 2.5, 5.5 and 8.5 hours) and compared to pharmacokinetics of ZTLIDO at rest.

Exposure to external heat at 0 and 8.5 hours results in increased peak plasma levels of lidocaine with a mean (SD) of 160.3 ± 100.1 ng/mL versus the peak plasma levels observed at rest with a mean (SD) of 97.6 ± 36.9 ng/mL. For this reason, instruct patients not to apply heating pads directly to ZTLIDO. Concentrations returned to normal within 4 hours after the heat was removed.

No clinically relevant differences in systemic absorption were observed under exercise conditions with a mean (SD) peak plasma concentration of 90.5 ± 25.4 ng/mL. A separate study in 12 healthy volunteers showed that there was no effect on ZTLIDO pharmacokinetics when the topical system is applied to the administration site after external heat exposure (heating pad at medium setting applied for 15 minutes prior to the topical system application) or after engagement in exercise (walking at a moderate pace on a treadmill for approximately 20 minutes beginning approximately 30 minutes prior to the topical system application).

Chemical Structure Distribution When lidocaine is administered intravenously to healthy volunteers, the volume of distribution is 0.7 to

2.7L/kg (mean 1.5 ±

0.6SD, n = 15). At concentrations produced by application of ZTLIDO, lidocaine is approximately 70% bound to plasma proteins, primarily alpha-1-acid glycoprotein. At much higher plasma concentrations (1 to 4 µg/mL of free base), the plasma protein binding of lidocaine is concentration dependent. Lidocaine crosses the placental and blood brain barriers, presumably by passive diffusion. Elimination Metabolism: It is not known if lidoc…

🧬 Mechanism of Action 24 words

12.1Mechanism of Action Lidocaine is an amide local anesthetic. Lidocaine blocks sodium ion channels required for the initiation and conduction of neuronal impulses.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 108 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ZTLIDO (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% is available as the following: Carton of 30 topical systems, packaged into individual child-resistant envelopes. NDC 69557-111-30 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Wash hands thoroughly immediately after handling the topical system.

Upon removal, fold the topical system in half so that the adhesive side sticks to itself. Discard used ZTLIDO and pieces of cut ZTLIDO in a manner that prevents accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets or others [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

📦 Storage and Handling 81 words

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Wash hands thoroughly immediately after handling the topical system. Upon removal, fold the topical system in half so that the adhesive side sticks to itself.

Discard used ZTLIDO and pieces of cut ZTLIDO in a manner that prevents accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets or others [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

📋 Description 135 words

11 DESCRIPTION ZTLIDO (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% is a single-layer, drug-in-adhesive topical delivery system comprised of an adhesive material containing 36 mg lidocaine, which is applied to a pliable nonwoven cloth backing and covered with a polyethylene terephthalate film release liner. The release liner is removed prior to application to the skin. The size of ZTLIDO is 10 cm × 14 cm × 0.08 cm.

Lidocaine, an amide local anesthetic, is chemically designated as acetamide, 2-(diethylamino)- N -(2,6-dimethylphenyl), has an octanol:water partition ratio of 43 at pH 7.4, and has the following structure: Each ZTLIDO contains 36 mg of lidocaine (18 mg per gram adhesive) in a non-aqueous base and also contains the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, dipropylene glycol, isostearic acid, mineral oil, polyisobutylene, silicone dioxide, styrene/isoprene/styrene block copolymer, and terpene resin. Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients ~2 min read

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Accidental Exposure and Disposal Advise patients to store ZTLIDO out of the reach of children, pets, and others. Advise patients to dispose of used ZTLIDO by folding used ZTLIDO so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discarding used ZTLIDO or pieces of cut ZTLIDO where children, pets, and others cannot come in contact with them [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

Proper Application Advise patients: not to apply more than the prescribed number (up to 3 ZTLIDO) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. not to wear ZTLIDO longer than the recommended wearing time (12 hours of every 24 hours) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. to apply ZTLIDO to intact skin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. to reattach by pressing firmly on the edges of ZTLIDO that are lifting. If a ZTLIDO topical system comes off completely and will not stick to patient's skin, it should be removed and properly disposed of and a new ZTLIDO topical system should be applied for a total duration of 12 hours of used and new topical system together [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.2) ] .

Methemoglobinemia Inform patients that use of local anesthetics may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly. Advise patients or caregivers to stop use and seek immediate medical attention if they or someone in their care experience the following signs or symptoms: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis); headache; rapid heart rate; shortness of breath; lightheadedness; or fatigue [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Application Site Reactions Inform patients that skin irritation and other skin reactions may occur at the site of ZTLido application.

If skin reactions occur during wear, instruct patients to remove ZTLido and not to reapply until the skin reaction subsides [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Eye Exposure Advise patients to wash hands immediately after handling ZTLIDO and to avoid contact with eyes. Instruct patients to, if eye contact should occur, immediately wash out the eye with water or saline and protect the eye until sensation returns [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .

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