Lidocaine Prilocaine (Generic) Cream, 2.5%, 30 gm

Effective Topical Anesthetic Cream for Dogs and Cats

Product Description

Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream 2.5%/2.5% is a topical numbing cream used to provide local pain relief on the skin before minor medical or dermatological procedures. It contains a eutectic blend of lidocaine and prilocaine that allows the medication to penetrate the skin more effectively and produce temporary numbness in the treated area. When applied to healthy, unbroken skin under proper conditions, it helps lessen discomfort during procedures such as needle insertion or small surgical treatments.

Benefits

• Local Pain Relief: Helps provide temporary dermal analgesia by stabilizing nerve membranes and blocking nerve impulse conduction.
• Enhanced Skin Penetration: Eutectic mixture keeps anesthetic agents in liquid form at room temperature for improved skin absorption.
• Procedure Preparation: Helps lessen discomfort during procedures such as blood draws, IV catheter insertion, and certain skin treatments.
• Rapid Action on Mucosa: When applied to mucous membranes, the numbing effect usually begins more quickly than when used on intact skin.
• Controlled Duration: The numbing effect generally reaches its strongest level after application and may continue for about 1 to 2 hours after the cream is removed.

Ingredients

Composition Table

Other Ingredients:

Carboxypolymethylene, Polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, Purified water, Sodium hydroxide.

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Apply Thick Layer: Apply a thick layer of cream on intact skin and cover with an occlusive dressing when required.
• Timing Before Procedure: Apply the cream at least one hour before minor procedures to achieve adequate dermal analgesia.
• Large Area Procedures: For more painful dermatological procedures, apply approximately two grams per ten square centimeters for at least two hours.
• Genital Application: Apply a thick layer on genital skin for about fifteen minutes before performing local anesthetic infiltration.
• Prescription Requirement: Use this product only as prescribed by a licensed veterinarian or healthcare professional for safe and appropriate use.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Avoid Open Wounds: Do not use the cream on broken, irritated, or inflamed skin, as this may increase absorption and raise the risk of the medication entering the bloodstream.
• Eye Contact Risk: Keep the cream away from the eyes, as it can cause strong irritation and may temporarily reduce the eye’s natural protective responses.
• Large Area Caution: Do not apply the cream to wide areas of skin or leave it on longer than advised, since this may increase how much of the medication is absorbed into the body.
• Sensitive Patients: Use the cream carefully in weak, elderly, or medically compromised patients, as they may be more sensitive to its systemic effects.

Possible Side Effects

• Skin Redness: The skin where the cream is applied may become slightly red, but this usually settles on its own within a short time.
• Temporary Blanching: The treated area might look lighter or pale for a short period after application because of temporary changes in blood flow.
• Local Swelling: A small amount of swelling may appear at the application site, though it generally fades away on its own.
• Burning Sensation: In rare cases, dogs or cats may experience mild warmth or slight irritation at the application site.
• Rare Allergic Reactions: Some dogs or cats may feel mild warmth or slight irritation at the area where the cream is applied.

Storage Information

• Keep Out of Reach: Store the cream in a safe location where children cannot access it and where unauthorized handling is prevented.
• Avoid Eye Contact: Handle and store the product carefully to reduce the risk of accidental contact with the eyes during use.
• Use As Directed: Keep the container properly sealed and use the product only according to the instructions given by the prescribing professional.
• Safe Handling: After each use, close the tube tightly to help maintain the product’s quality and cleanliness.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream 2.5%/2.5% used for?

Ans: Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream 2.5%/2.5% is a topical numbing cream used on the skin to provide temporary pain relief before minor medical or dermatological procedures. It works by briefly numbing the treated area, which helps reduce discomfort during procedures such as blood sampling, IV catheter placement, and small skin treatments.

Q2: How long should Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream be applied before a procedure?

Ans: For simple procedures such as drawing blood or placing an IV catheter, the cream should be applied to healthy, unbroken skin at least one hour before the procedure. For procedures that may cause more discomfort to the skin, it can be left in place for around two hours to provide better numbing of the area.

Q3: How does Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream work to reduce pain?

Ans: Lidocaine and prilocaine are amide-type local anesthetics that work by stabilizing the membranes of nerve cells and blocking the movement of ions required for nerve signals to pass. By interrupting these pain signals, the cream creates temporary numbness in the skin where it is applied.

Q4: How long does the numbing effect of Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream last?

Ans: After the cream has been left on the skin for the recommended period, the numbing effect typically reaches its strongest level within two to three hours. The anesthetic effect may continue for about one to two hours after the cream is removed. The exact duration can vary slightly from one animal to another.

Q5: Can Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream cause side effects?

Ans: Mild and temporary skin reactions may sometimes appear at the area where the cream is applied. These may include redness, light skin whitening, slight swelling, itching, or a mild burning feeling. Such reactions are generally brief and tend to go away on their own after the cream is removed.