PRODUCT DETAILS

About Numbex Cream

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as 'numbing medication' used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia) on skin before surgical procedure or injections. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain.

Uses of Numbex Cream

Pain (during surgical procedure and injections)

Medicinal Benefits of Numbex Cream

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics, namely: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). It is used to numb the normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before surgical procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts or skin laser surgery. LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain.

Directions for Use

Cream: LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE must be applied to intact skin before surgical procedure. Apply a thin layer of cream or lotion with clean and dry hands on the affected areas of the skin. You can also apply LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE.

Side Effects of Numbex Cream

• Itching
• Rash
• Mild burning at the site of application
• Changes in skin color at the site of application

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Use the recommended dose of LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE to numb the skin. Do not exceed the dose and duration and don't cover treated skin areas with a bandage without the doctor's advice. In some cases, LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE can cause fatal side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing or respiratory failure (breathing stops), if too much of the medicine is absorbed through the skin. Consult your doctor before taking LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE only if the benefits outweigh the risks. LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE as it could lead to increased drowsiness. LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE may not be suitable for people with a blood disorder, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE to rule out any side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE may have interaction with antimalarial (chloroquine, quinine), medicines used to treat seizures (fits) (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine), heart rhythm and blood pressure-lowering medication (amiodarone, dofetilide, dronedarone, mexiletine, sotalol, tocainide, nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, isosorbide), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE may interact with a blood disorder, heart dysfunction, liver problems and kidney dysfunction.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE. Alcohol intake, along with LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE, may cause increased drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE is pregnancy category B drug. If a lady is pregnant then they can use the medicine only after the doctor's recommendation. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe you LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE can be only be used in breastfeeding mothers after the doctor's suggestion.

DRIVING

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE may cause drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

LIVER

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

LIDOCAINE+PRILOCAINE is safe if prescribed to the doctor in patients with serious kidney disease. Please ask your doctor and tell them about all of your liver problems.