PRILOCAINE

Overview

PRILOCAINE is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is a dermal anesthesia, prescribed for tingling, pricking or numbness of a person’s skin. It works by blocking nerve signals in the body. Prilocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain.

Usage

PRILOCAINE is generally used to treat: Toothache, Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)

Precautions

• Do not eat while your mouth feels numb. You may bite your tongue.
• Do not apply on broken/irritated skin or open wounds.
• Avoid getting this medication into eyes, nose, or mouth.Avoid excess dosage.
• Caution is to be exercised if you have any of the following conditions: glucose-6-phosphate deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin is produced).
• Take precaution while using prilocaine as there is a possibility of temporary loss of sensation and muscle function.
• Avoid unintentional trauma or injury to the lips, tongue, cheek mucosa, or soft palate when these structures are anesthetized; postpone ingestion of food until normal function returns.
• The effect of prilocaine may increase for up to 3 hours under occlusive dressing and may persist for 1 to 2?hour even after removal of the cream.Do not drive or operate machinery as prilocaine may make you feel sleepy.
• Do not apply cream to larger areas or for longer times than those recommended.

Common Side-Effects

PRILOCAINE : Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Burning Sensation, Pale Skin, Body Itching, Cold, Nausea, Dizziness, Vomit, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Swollen Lips, Redness

Serious Side-Effects

PRILOCAINE : Depression, Seizure, Difficulty Breathing, Body Excessive Sweating, Drowsiness, Ringing In Ears, Depressed Mood, Eyes Change In Vision, Nervousness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Technical Classification

PRILOCAINE is categorized as: LOCAL INJECTABLE ANESTHETICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PRILOCAINE as Ingredient

ASTHESIA CRM	PRILOCAINE 2.5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 2.5 %W/W
ASTRIA CRM	LIDOCAINE 2.5 %W/W, PRILOCAINE 2.5 %W/W
DOLOCAINE CRM	PRILOCAINE 2.5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 2.5 %W/W
LOVELONG SPRAY	PRILOCAINE , LIDOCAINE
MANFORCE STAYLONG GEL	PRILOCAINE 2.5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 2.5 %W/W
NUMBEX CRM	PRILOCAINE , LIDOCAINE
PRILOX CRM	LIDOCAINE 25 MG, PRILOCAINE 25 MG
PRILOX OINT	PRILOCAINE 2.5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 2.5 %W/W
RE NOPAIN CRM	PRILOCAINE , LIDOCAINE
SATISFACTION GEL	PRILOCAINE , LIDOCAINE
TOPLAP CRM	PRILOCAINE 2.5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE 2.5 %W/W
XYLOPLUS OINT	LIDOCAINE , PRILOCAINE
XYNOVA P CRM	LIDOCAINE , PRILOCAINE
XYNOVA P GEL	LIDOCAINE , PRILOCAINE