What is this medicine?
Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical is a local anesthetic, which means it numbs a specific area of the body. It is used to numb the skin or surfaces of the penis or vagina before minor surgery or medical procedures. This medicine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should my health care professional know before I take this medicine?
- Allergies: You should not use lidocaine and prilocaine topical if you are allergic to any type of numbing medicine.
- Overdose: Fatal overdoses have occurred when numbing medicines were used without a doctor's advice, especially during cosmetic procedures.
- Medical conditions: Tell your doctor if you have a blood cell disorder called methemoglobinemia, liver disease, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, or a family history of these conditions.
- Pregnancy: Lidocaine and prilocaine topical is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
- Breastfeeding: Lidocaine and prilocaine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
How should I use this medicine?
- Follow your prescription label instructions carefully. Do not apply more medicine than recommended.
- You may need to apply lidocaine and prilocaine topical at home up to 4 hours before your surgery or procedure. Follow your doctor's instructions on how much medicine to use and how long to leave it on the skin.
- Use the smallest amount of medicine needed to numb the skin. Too much medicine can be absorbed into your body, especially if you apply it over large skin areas, apply heat, bandages, or plastic wrap to treated skin areas, or if the skin is cut or irritated.
- Cover the skin to help keep the medicine in place, but only if your doctor tells you to.
- Follow dosing instructions carefully when applying this medicine to a child. Lidocaine and prilocaine topical doses are based on weight in children. Do not allow a child to use this medicine without adult supervision.
What may interact with this medicine?
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, especially:
- Chloroquine, dapsone, nitrofurantoin, isosorbide dinitrate, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, quinine
- Heart rhythm medications (amiodarone, dofetilide, dronedarone, mexiletine, sotalol, tocainide, and others)
- Seizure medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine)
- Sulfa drugs (Bactrim, Septra, SMX-TMP or SMZ-TMP, and others)
What should I watch for while taking this medicine?
An overdose of numbing medicine can cause fatal side effects. Symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing, or respiratory failure (breathing stops). Use the smallest amount of this medicine needed to numb the skin. Do not use large amounts of lidocaine and prilocaine topical, or cover treated skin areas with a bandage or plastic wrap without medical advice.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Rinse with water if the medicine gets into your eyes. Do not take by mouth. Lidocaine and prilocaine topical is for use only on the skin. Avoid accidentally injuring treated skin areas while they are numb. Avoid contact with very hot or very cold surfaces.
What if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you forget to apply lidocaine and prilocaine topical at the time needed before your surgery or medical procedure.
What if I overdose?
An overdose of numbing medicine can cause fatal side effects. Symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), slowed breathing, coma, or respiratory failure (breathing stops).
Lidocaine and prilocaine applied to the skin is not likely to cause an overdose unless you apply more than the recommended dose.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- Severe burning, stinging, or irritation where the medicine was applied
- Swelling or redness
- Sudden dizziness or drowsiness after medicine is applied
- Confusion, blurred vision, ringing in your ears
- Bruising or purple appearance of the skin
- Unusual sensations of temperature
Common side effects may include:
- Mild burning where the medicine is applied
- Itching, rash
- Changes in skin color where the medicine was applied
Where can I keep my medicine?
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the cream to freeze.
How to order this medicine
You can order Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical online at 24Med. 24Med is an online pharmacy that works only with reliable manufacturers and offers fast and discreet shipping. We accept payments via credit card, cryptocurrency, and bitcoin.
FAQ
- What is Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical used for?
- Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical is used to numb the skin or surfaces of the penis or vagina before minor surgery or medical procedures.
- Can I buy Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical online?
- Yes, you can order Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical online at 24Med.
- What are the side effects of Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical?
- Common side effects may include mild burning, itching, rash, or changes in skin color where the medicine was applied. Serious side effects are rare but can include allergic reactions, seizures, and overdose.
- How should I store Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical?
- Store Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the cream to freeze.
- How long does Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical take to work?
- Lidocaine and Prilocaine topical usually starts to work within 15-30 minutes.
