Lidocaine, Prilocaine Topical Cream 2.5-2.5pct Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Lidocaine, Prilocaine: Topical cream (2.5-2.5%)

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Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream
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Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream
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Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream
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Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream
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Lidocaine/Prilocaine Cream

What is this Medicine?

LIDOCAINE; PRILOCAINE (LYE doe kane; PRIL oh kane) is a topical anesthetic that causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to numb the skin before procedures or injections.

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Lidocaine/Prilocaine 2.5%-2.5% Topical Cream

NDC: 503830667
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Topical Anesthesia, Local Anesthesia

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Premature Ejaculation

Lidocaine/Prilocaine 2.5%-2.5% Topical Cream
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Reported Side Effects for Lidocaine/Prilocaine 2.5%-2.5% Topical Cream

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Skin Rash Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Arthropathy Incidence:
0.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Lightheadedness Incidence:
0.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Muscle Pain Incidence:
0.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Joint Pain Incidence:
0.3%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Itching Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Swelling Incidence:
6.0-10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Redness Incidence:
21.0-30.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Pale Skin Incidence:
37.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

SECOND Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

THIRD Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Lactation

Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.


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