Lidocaine and Prilocaine (Topical)
Brand Names : EMLA, lignocaine
Category
DescriptionThis medicine contains a mixture of 2 local anesthetics ((an-ess-THET-iks))
, lidocaine (LYE-doe-kane) and prilocaine (PRIL-oh-kane). It is used to produce
numbness or loss of feeling before certain painful procedures, such as injections,
drawing blood from a vein, or removing small growths (warts, for example) from
the skin.
This medicine deadens the nerve endings in the skin. It does not cause unconsciousness
as general anesthetics used for surgery do.
In the U.S., this medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
In Canada, it is available without a prescription. However, your doctor may
have special instructions on the proper use and dose, depending on the reason
you are using this medicine.
Topical
- Cream (U.S. and Canada)
- Disc (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
Another commonly used name for lidocaine is lignocaine .
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