Zingo
Generic name:lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate
Drug class:Topical anesthetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 12, 2022.
The Zingo brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Zingo?
Zingo is an amide local anesthetic indicated for use on intact skin to provide local analgesia prior to venipuncture or peripheral intravenous cannulation in children 3-18 years of age.
Important Limitations:
- For use on intact skin only
- For external use only
Zingo Dosage and Administration
- Apply one Zingo (0.5 mg lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate) to the site planned for venipuncture or intravenous cannulation, one to three minutes prior to needle insertion.
- Perform the procedure within 10 minutes after Zingo administration.
- Use Zingo only on intact skin.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Zingo is a sterile, single-use, powder intradermal injection system containing 0.5 mg lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate.
Zingo utilizes a helium-powered delivery system.
Zingo Contraindications
Zingo is contraindicated in patients with a known history of sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type.
Zingo Warnings and Precautions
- Use on intact skin only
- Avoid contact with the eye
- Do not use if device is dropped or the pouch is damaged or torn
- Patients with bleeding tendencies or platelet disorders could have a higher risk of superficial dermal bleeding
Zingo Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (>5%) are skin reactions at the site of administration: erythema, petechiae, edema.
To report Suspected Adverse Reactions, contact Anesiva, Inc. at 1-650-624-9600 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Instructions for Use
- Prepare the Treatment Site and Device: Examine the treatment site to ensure that the skin is intact. Clean the site, according to standard practice. Visually inspect the pouch. Do not use if the pouch has been torn, or damaged or if the device has been dropped. Tear open the pouch using the notch provided. Remove Zingo from the pouch, being careful not to touch the purple outlet (open end) to avoid contamination.
- Position Zingo: Grip Zingo and place on the application site, with one hand, or with both hands. Ensure t...
