Brand & Generic Names
| Americaine |
Lignocaine |
| Aminobenzoate |
Mercurochrome II |
| BENZOCAINE |
Nupercainal Cream |
| BENZOCAINE & MENTHOL |
Nupercainal Ointment |
| Benzocol |
Pontocaine Cream |
| BUTACAINE |
Pontocaine Ointment |
| BUTAMBEN |
Pramagel |
| Butesin Picrate |
PRAMOXINE |
| Butyl Aminobenzoate |
Prax |
| Cinchocaine |
TETRACAINE |
| Dermoplast |
TETRACAINE & MENTHOL |
| DIBUCAINE |
Tronothane |
| DIPERODON |
Unguentine |
| DYCLONINE |
Unguentine Plus |
| EMLA |
Unguentine Spray |
| Ethyl Aminobenzoate |
Xylocaine |
| LIDOCAINE |
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| LIDOCAINE AND PRILOCAINE |
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Basic Information
- Habit forming? No
- Prescription needed?
High strength: Yes
Low strength: No
- Available as generic? Yes
- Drug class: Anesthetic (topical)
Uses
Relieves pain and itch of sunburn, insect bites, scratches and
other minor skin irritations.
Dosage & Usage Information
How to use:
All forms--Use only enough to cover irritated area.
Follow instructions on label.
When to use:
When needed for discomfort, no more often than every hour.
If you forget an application:
Use as needed.
What drug does:
Blocks pain impulses from skin to brain.
Time lapse before drug works:
3 to 15 minutes.
Don't take with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose
SYMPTOMS:
If swallowed or inhaled--Dizziness, nervousness,
trembling, seizures.
WHAT TO DO:
- Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
- See EMERGENCY Information.
Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects
Life-threatening:
Common:
Infrequent:
- Nervousness;
trembling; hives,
rash, itch; inflammation
or tenderness not present
before application; slow
heartbeat.
- Dizziness,
blurred vision,
swollen feet.
Rare:
- Blood in urine.
- Increased or painful
urination.
Warnings & Precautions
Don't use if:
You are allergic to any topical anesthetic.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
- If you have skin infection at site of treatment.
- If you have had severe or extensive skin disorders such as
eczema or psoriasis.
- If you have bleeding hemorrhoids.
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and
severe than in younger persons.
Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible.
Breast-feeding:
No problems expected. Consult doctor.
Infants & children:
Use caution. More likely to be absorbed through skin and cause
adverse reactions.
Prolonged use:
Possible excess absorption. Don't use longer than 3 days for
any one problem.
Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.
Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's
instructions.
Others:
No problems expected.
Possible Interaction with Other Drugs
| GENERIC NAME |
COMBINED EFFECT |
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| Sulfa drugs* |
Decreased effect of sulfa drugs for |
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infection. |
Possible Interaction with Other Substances
| INTERACTS WITH |
COMBINED EFFECT |
| --------------- |
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| Alcohol: |
None expected. |
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| Beverages: |
None expected. |
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| Cocaine: |
Possible nervous-system toxicity. |
| |
Avoid. |
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| Foods: |
None expected. |
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| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
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| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
