Prilox Cream

What Is Prilox Cream?

Prilox Cream is a topical anesthetic cream composed of Lidocaine and Prilocaine. It is used to numb the skin before minor surgical procedures, alleviate discomfort from skin burns or sunburns, and provide local pain relief on the skin.

Uses

This Cream is used for:

• Local anesthesia (numb tissues in a specific area)
• Skin grafts
• Skin laser surgery
• Inserting a needle
• Minor surgical procedures
• Alleviating discomfort from skin burns or sunburns
• Providing local pain relief on the skin

Dosage

The dosage of Prilox Cream 5 gm varies depending on the application size area and duration of application. It is recommended to apply a thin film of Prilox Cream to the area where it is needed on your skin as instructed by your doctor. Make sure you follow all instructions on the label or package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.

Other Dosage

• Triluma Cream
• Retino A Cream 0.05%
• Tretinoin Cream
• Aziderm Cream 20%

Benefits

The benefits of this Cream include:

• Provides local anesthesia
• Relieves pain and discomfort
• Facilitates minor surgical procedures
• Alleviates discomfort from skin burns or sunburns
• Provides local pain relief on the skin

Side Effects

The common side effects of this Cream include:

• Pale skin
• Application site redness, itching, and burning
• Swelling at the application site
• Localized hyperpigmentation
• Rash
• Reactions at the application site (burning, irritation, itching, and redness)

Precautions and Contraindications

This Cream is not recommended for use in:

• Teething infants and young children
• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding women
• Patients with methemoglobinemia
• Patients with allergy to Prilox Cream
• Unless you are specifically instructed by your doctor, do not treat broken or infected skin, face, eyes, or eyelids.

Interactions

This Cream may interact with:

• Class IA & III Antiarrhythmic agents
• Benzocaine (topical)
• Dapsone (topical)
• Silver Nitrate (topical)
• Dibucaine (topical)

Price and Substitutes

The price of this Cream varies depending on the location and availability. It is available in various strengths and pack sizes. There are several substitutes available for Prilox Cream, including Lignocaine Cream, Xylocaine Cream, and others.