<p>Dosage depends on several factors such as route, type and extent of surgical procedure, duration of anaesthesia and patient&#39;s condition and age.<br />
<strong>Adult</strong>: Max dose of lidocaine given with epinephrine: 7 mg/kg and not &gt;500 mg.<br />
<strong>Child</strong>: 3 mth-12 yr: Max dose 3 mg/kg. Ideal body weight should be used in children with high body weight.</p>