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Prilox Cream

Manufacturer :  Neon Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Prilocaine, Lidocaine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Prilox Cream

Prilox cream, a local anesthetic drug of the amino amide type, is composed of Prilocaine and Lidocaine. This medication relieves pain of normal intact skin and numbs skin to pain from injections and other medical procedures. It works by blocking nerves from transmitting painful impulses to the brain.

Make sure you tell your doctor if you have G6PD deficiency, a history of heart disease, heart rhythm problems, infections at or near the place of application, blood disorder or a liver disease. It is advised to not apply this medicament on open wounds, burns, or broken or inflamed skin. Avoid its contact with the eyes, ears or mouth.

    What are the uses of Prilox Cream

    • Arrhythmia

    What are the contraindications of Prilox Cream ?

    What are the side effects of Prilox Cream ?

    Key highlights of Prilox Cream

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

    What are the substitutes for Prilox Cream ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Prilox Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is composed of Prilocaine and Lidocaine. Prilocaine is a local anaesthetic that works by inhibiting depolarisation of the voltage gated sodium channel and stabilising the neuronal membrane. This leads to a decrease in the permeability of the membrane which reduces the influx of sodium required to conduct impulses. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic and antiarrhythmic that works by stabilising the neuronal membrane by blocking the voltage gated sodium channels.

      FAQs about Prilox Cream

      • Ques : What is Prilox Cream?

        Ans : Prilox has Lidocaine Topical and Prilocaine Topical as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by stabilizing the neuronal membrane via restraining the ionic fluxes, providing the dermal analgesia in the vicinity of pain receptors and nerve endings.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Prilox Cream?

        Ans : Prilox is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Normal intact skin for local analgesia, Numbness, Pretreatment for infiltration anesthesia, and Minor surgery anesthesia.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Prilox Cream?

        Ans : Side effects include Nervousness, Apprehension, Euphoria, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Tinnitus, Blurred vision, Cutaneous lesions, Urticaria, Paleness, Erythema, Edema, Itching, and Rash.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Prilox Cream?

        Ans : Prilox should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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