Prilido
Prilido Products are primarily used for
Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
About Prilido Products
Uses of Prilido Products
Prilocaine+Lidocaine is used for local anesthesia.
Prilido Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Prilido are Local reactions, Genital hypoesthesia, Erectile dysfunction, Genital burning sensation, Vaginal burning sensation.
How Prilido Products work
Prilocaine + Lidocaine is a combination of two medicines: Prilocaine + Lidocaine1 and Prilocaine + Lidocaine2. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain. This decreases the sensation of pain.
Patient Concerns about Prilido Products
Frequently asked questions about Prilido Products
Frequently asked questions about Prilido Products
Q. What is Prilido Cream used for?
Prilido Cream is a combination of two local anesthetics, prilocaine and lidocaine. It is used to numb the surface of the intact skin before needle insertion or minor superficial surgical procedures. In addition, when applied to genital mucosa (inner membrane of private parts) it provides numbness, thereby preventing any pain while instilling the injection.
Q. How long does Prilido Cream last for?
The effect of numbness after application of Prilido Cream is expected to be upto 3 hours under pressure dressing and may persist for 1 to 2 hours after removal of the cream.
Q. How do you use Prilido Cream?
Prilido Cream should be applied to the skin for at least 1 hour before the start of a routine procedure (needle insertion). Maintain a gap of at least 2 hours before the start of a painful procedure (minor surgical procedure). Apply pressure bandage on the top to give an even distribution of cream and protect the area. When applied to the genital mucosa, a thick layer of Prilido Cream is applied to the skin surface for 15 minutes, before giving local anesthetic injection. Your doctor will advise the exact duration to apply the cream.
Q. Can Prilido Cream be used on open wounds?
No, Prilido Cream must used on unbroken skin and the genital area. Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin unless directed by your doctor.