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Prilido Cream

by Ethicare Remedies

₹97

Prilido Cream

Introduction to Prilido Cream

  • It contains a combination of Lidocaine (Lignocaine) 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5%, both of which are local anesthetics. 
  • It is used to provide temporary numbing of the skin, typically before medical procedures such as minor surgeries, injections, or blood draws.
  • It can also be used to numb the skin before certain cosmetic procedures. 
  • The cream works by blocking nerve signals in the body, thus providing relief from pain and discomfort.

Safety Advice for Prilido Cream

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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No interaction found/established

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It is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.

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It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding.

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How Prilido Cream works

Lidocaine (Lignocaine): Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by blocking sodium channels on nerve cells, which are necessary for sending pain signals to the brain. This numbs the area and reduces pain perception. Prilocaine: Prilocaine is another local anesthetic that complements the action of Lidocaine. It also blocks nerve signals, helping to prolong the numbing effect and providing effective pain relief.

How To Use Prilido Cream

  • Dosage: Apply as directed by your healthcare provider. Usually, a thin layer is applied to the skin and covered with a dressing.
  • Administration: Clean the area where the cream will be applied. Apply a thin layer of Prilido Cream evenly over the affected area.
  • Cover the area with an occlusive dressing (plastic wrap or other airtight material) to ensure maximum absorption.
  • Leave the cream on for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before the procedure. Remove the dressing and wipe off the cream just before the procedure begins.

Special Precautions About Prilido Cream

  • Avoid this medication if you are allergic to local anesthetics like Lidocaine or Prilocaine.
  • Do not apply this medication over large areas of skin without medical supervision, as this increases the risk of systemic absorption and side effects.

Benefits Of Prilido Cream

  • Provides effective, temporary numbness of the skin to prevent or reduce pain during medical or cosmetic procedures.
  • Reduces the discomfort associated with injections, blood draws, and other minor procedures.
  • Convenient topical application, minimizing the need for more invasive methods of pain relief.

Side Effects Of Prilido Cream

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Rash

Similar Medicine Of Prilido Cream

What If I Missed A Dose Of Prilido Cream

  • It is used as needed before procedures. 
  • If you miss a scheduled application, apply it as soon as you remember before the procedure, ensuring that you allow sufficient time for it to take effect.

Health And Lifestyle

Avoid scratching or irritating the skin where Prilido Cream is applied. For patients with sensitive skin, perform a patch test by applying a small amount of the cream on a small area of skin and observing any reactions before wider use. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions carefully regarding how long to leave the cream on the skin to avoid overuse or inadequate numbing.

Drug Interaction

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs
  • Other Local Anesthetics
  • Sulfonamides

Disease Explanation

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Methemoglobinemia: Methemoglobinemia is a rare blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin, is produced. This reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen, leading to symptoms like cyanosis (blue-gray skin), shortness of breath, and fatigue.

FAQ's on Prilido Cream

Can Prilido be used on open wounds?

No, Prilido must used on unbroken skin and the genital area. Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin unless directed by your doctor.

What is Prilido used for?

Prilido is a combination of two local anesthetics, prilocaine and lidocaine. It is used to numb the surface of the intact skin before needle insertion or minor superficial surgical procedures. In addition, when applied to genital mucosa (inner membrane of private parts) it provides numbness, thereby preventing any pain while instilling the injection.

How do you use Prilido?

Prilido should be applied to the skin for at least 1 hour before the start of a routine procedure (needle insertion). Maintain a gap of at least 2 hours before the start of a painful procedure (minor surgical procedure). Apply pressure bandage on the top to give an even distribution of cream and protect the area. When applied to the genital mucosa, a thick layer of Prilido is applied to the skin surface for 15 minutes, before giving local anesthetic injection. Your doctor will advise the exact duration to apply the cream.

How long does Prilido last for?

The effect of numbness after application of Prilido is expected to be upto 3 hours under pressure dressing and may persist for 1 to 2 hours after removal of the cream.

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Pranav ayush

MBA in Pharmaceutical

Content Updated on

Sunday, 8 September, 2024

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Prilido Cream

by Ethicare Remedies

₹97

Prilido Cream

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