Lidocaine-prilocaine cream is a combination of two topical anesthetics (i.e. numbing medications) that is used to prevent pain or discomfort associated with injections. Topical anesthetics work by blocking nerve signals in the injected area and therefore preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. Lidocaine-prilocaine cream is used to prepare for minor surgery, cosmetic or medical procedures, including use on genital mucosa, and for pretreatment of infiltration anesthesia (numbing of a localized area). Procedures that may benefit from lidocaine-prilocaine cream include: Botox injections, skin biopsies, skin grafting, extensive dermabrasion, and plastic surgery. Lidocaine-prilocaine cream may also be applied prior to penile injections being used for erectile dysfunction.
- Lidocaine-prilocaine cream is used topically to temporarily numb the skin prior to medical or cosmetic procedures to prevent pain or discomfort from the injection
- Lidocaine-prilocaine cream is applied to clean, dry and intact skin only and should be covered with an occlusive dressing. Gloves should be worn to apply and to remove the cream and dressing
- For best results, lidocaine-prilocaine cream should be left on skin for at least 1 hour for minor dermal procedures (e.g., Botox injections, minor skin biopsies) and for at least 2 hours for major dermal procedures (e.g., skin grafts, extensive dermabrasion, plastic surgery)
- For use on female genital mucosa, apply 5 to 10 grams for 5 to 10 minutes then the procedure should be performed immediately after removal of lidocaine-prilocaine cream
- For use on male genital skin, apply to skin for 15 minutes then perform local anesthetic infiltration immediately after removal of lidocaine-prilocaine cream
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Lidocaine / Prilocaine Side Effects
Lidocaine / prilocaine side effects may include: temporary feeling of cold or burning at the site of application, redness, itching and rash that resolves on its own.
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