Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole in Tanzania: NEMLIT level, who can prescribe it and STG references
Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). It is not on the DukaDawa pharmacy network yet, so we show no brands or prices for it. The Standard Treatment Guidelines mention it in 8 or more sections.
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Is lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole available on the DukaDawa pharmacy network?
Not yet. Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole is not in the DukaDawa network catalogue, so we have no brands, prices or stock for it.
Prescribers can still write it on a DukadawaRx prescription, and we show it here as soon as a network pharmacy lists it.
Is lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole on the NEMLIT, and who can prescribe it?
Yes. Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole is on Tanzania's National Essential Medicines List (NEMLIT, 7th edition, 2026) at level C (council or district hospital). At level C it may be prescribed by specialists, medical officers, dental officers and assistant medical officers.
- Level
- C (council or district hospital)
- Category
- Disinfectants and Antiseptics
- Listed forms
- Gel: (2% + 0.2% +0.75%)
- Page
- NEMLIT, p. 30
| Level | Facility | Who may prescribe |
|---|---|---|
| A | Dispensary | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer, Assistant Clinical Officer |
| B | Health centre | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer, Clinical Officer |
| C (listed) | Council or district hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Assistant Medical Officer |
| D | Regional referral hospital | Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer |
| S | Zonal, special and national hospitals | Specialist |
A medicine is listed from the lowest facility level where it should be available.
Where is lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole in the Standard Treatment Guidelines?
The Standard Treatment Guidelines (7th edition, 2026) mention lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole in 8 or more sections, most often section 16.16 Epulis Fissuratum (Denture-Induced Hyperplasia) (p. 409). See the STG for treatment details.
- 16.16 Epulis Fissuratum (Denture-Induced Hyperplasia), p. 409
- 16.17.2 Gingival and Periodontal Conditions > Chronic gingivitis, p. 410
- 16.17.3 Gingival and Periodontal Conditions > Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG), p. 410
- 16.17.4 Gingival and Periodontal Conditions > Gingival hyperplasia, p. 411
- 16.17.5 Gingival and Periodontal Conditions > Desquamative Gingivitis, p. 411
- 16.18.1 Periodontitis > Periodontitis Levis, p. 412
- 16.18.2 Periodontitis > Periodontitis Gravis, p. 412
- 16.18.3 Periodontitis > Peri-implantitis, p. 413
Sections that mention Lidocaine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate + Metronidazole, most mentions first. Positions only: see the STG for treatment details.
Sources
- Standard Treatment Guidelines and National Essential Medicines List (STG/NEMLIT), 7th edition, 2026, Ministry of Health, United Republic of Tanzania
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STG positions are section numbers and printed page numbers only.
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