<p><strong>Adult</strong>: For normal healthy adults, the amount of lidocaine HCl administered should be kept below 500 mg, and in any case, should not exceed 7 mg/kg (3.2 mg/lb) of body weight.<br />
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<strong>Pediatric</strong>: Dosages in pediatric population should be reduced, commensurate with age, body weight and physical condition. It is difficult to recommend a maximum dose of any drug for pediatric patients since this varies as a function of age and weight. For pediatric patients of less than ten years who have a normal&nbsp;lean body mass&nbsp;and normal body development, the maximum dose may be determined by the application of one of the standard pediatric drug formulas (e.g., Clark&#39;s rule). For example, in pediatric patients of five years weighing 50 Ibs, the dose of lidocaine hydrochloride should not exceed 75-100mg when calculated according to Clark&#39;s rule. In any case, the maximum dose of lidocaine hydrochloride should not exceed 7 mg/kg (3.2 mg/lb) of body weight.</p>