Pros & Cons
Lidocaine Prilocaine Pros and Cons
- Lidocaine prilocaine provides effective dermal analgesia.
- It is available in cream form.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- 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.
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