Product Details:
- Lidocaine Cream is a topical medication used to temporarily numb and relieve pain from various conditions, including minor burns, skin abrasions, insect bites, and other painful conditions.
- It is available in different forms, including ointment, cream, gel, jelly, lotion, patch, powder, solution, pad, spray, and swab.
- The cream contains lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness or loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.
- Lidocaine Cream is supplied as a white to off-white color ointment, and the 5% ointment is water-miscible and contains polyethylene glycols.
- The 3% cream contains lidocaine hydrochloride 3% (30 mg) as the active ingredient.
- The cream is available in various packaging sizes, including 30 g laminate tubes, 35.44 g (1 ¼ oz) laminate tubes, and 50 g (1 ¾ oz) double wall jars, all with child-resistant caps.
Positive Aspects:
- Provides temporary pain relief and numbness for various conditions, including minor burns, insect bites, and skin abrasions.
- Can be used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams, such as sigmoidoscopy and cystoscopy.
- Easy to apply and available in various forms, such as ointment, cream, gel, and jelly.
Negative Aspects:
- May cause allergic reactions or other problems due to inactive ingredients.
- Should not be used in the eyes.
- Some forms of lidocaine cream are not recommended for use on mucous membranes, such as the mouth, nose, or genitals.
- Lidocaine cream should be used with caution in patients with a known sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type.
- Lidocaine cream is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
