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I have a vial of 1% lidocaine. how do i make a topical cream with this?

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Dr. Benjamin Nguyen answered

Difficult: Unless you are a pharmacist specializing in compounding medications, this may be challenging.

Answered 7/15/2012

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A member asked:

I have a vial of 1% lidocaine. how do i make a topical cream with this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Nguyen answered

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