Lidocaine-Prilocaine

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: May 22, 2024

Pros & Cons


Lidocaine Prilocaine Pros and Cons

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  • Lidocaine prilocaine provides effective dermal analgesia.
  • It is available in cream form.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.

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  • It is not a good choice to treat pain in many different parts of the body because use of large amounts can result in systemic toxicity.
  • You need to apply the topical cream 1-2 hours before your medical procedure.
  • It takes a few hours for the skin numbness to wear off.