Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Uses
Prilocaine Topical is generally used in treatment for local anesthesia. Lidocaine Topical is generally used in treatment for local anesthesia, anal fissure and piles.
Side effects
Abnormal sensation
Application site itching
Application site swelling
Burning sensation
Changes in skin color
Skin rash
Skin redness
How it works
Prilocaine Topical is a local anesthetic. It makes the condition better by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain. Lidocaine Topical is a local anesthetic. It makes the condition better by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is prilocaine an amide or ester? Prilocaine is an amide
Q. What is Prilocaine Topical used to treat? Prilocaine Topical is used as a local anesthetic to numb the skin/surfaces during superficial minor surgery and medical procedures
Q. Does prilocaine have epinephrine? No, Prilocaine does not have epinephrine
Q. Is prilocaine stronger than lidocaine? Prilocaine is similar to lidocaine but does not cause vasodilation and has lower CNS toxicity.
Q. Are lidocaine, lignocaine, and xylocaine the same things? Yes. These are all the other names local anesthetic, lidocaine. Lidocaine acts by stopping the sensation of pain by acting on peripheral nerves in the body
Q. Is lidocaine an opiate/ narcotic/ steroid drug/ omega 3/ nitrates/ cholesterol/ contain codeine/ sulpha? No. Lidocaine (Lox) is an amide type local anesthetic used to relieve pain. It is not an opiate narcotic, steroid, omega 3, nitrates and cholesterol. It does not contain codeine or sulpha
Q. Is lidocaine and Lox2 safe? Lidocaine (also available as Lox2) is safe if used in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is lidocaine available over the counter? No. It is available only by prescription given by your doctor.
Product Details
SKU: PC-36244 Product Description: Prilox Cream 5 gm is manufactured by Neon Laboratories Ltd Packing: Tube Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.