Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Warnings
What may interact with Lidocaine, Prilocaine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
-acetaminophen
-certain antibiotics like dapsone, nitrofurantoin, aminosalicylic acid, sulfasalazine
-certain medicines for seizures like phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproic acid
-chloroquine
-cyclophosphamide
-flutamide
-hydroxyurea
-ifosfamide
-metoclopramide
-nitroglycerin
-other local anesthetics like pramoxine, tetracaine
-primaquine
-quinine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Lidocaine, Prilocaine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-G6PD deficiency
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-skin conditions or sensitivity
-an unusual or allergic reaction to lidocaine, prilocaine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Lidocaine, Prilocaine?
Be careful to avoid injury to the treated area while it is numb and you are not aware of pain. Avoid scratching, rubbing, or exposing the treated area to hot or cold temperatures until complete sensation has returned. The numb feeling will wear off a few hours after applying the cream.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
SOCIAL