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Written By Urvashi Bharti , MBBS
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:55 PM IST

About Prilox Cream 5 gm

Prilox Cream 5 gm belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as 'numbing medication' used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia) on skin before surgical procedure or injections. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Prilox Cream 5 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Prilox Cream 5 gm blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain.

Use Prilox Cream 5 gm as suggested by your doctor. Do not apply it to broken, irritated skin or open wounds unless directed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as reactions at the application site (burning, itching, redness and irritation). Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before using Prilox Cream 5 gm, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have broken skin/infection in the area where Prilox Cream 5 gm to be applied, heart disease, liver disease, a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). Inform your doctor before using Prilox Cream 5 gm if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Prilox Cream 5 gm comes in contact with eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina rinse with water immediately. Do not apply Prilox Cream 5 gm on the swollen skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before using Prilox Cream 5 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Prilox Cream 5 gm

Pain (during surgical procedure and injections)

Medicinal Benefits

Prilox Cream 5 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics, namely: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Prilox Cream 5 gm is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). It is used to numb the normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before surgical procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts or skin laser surgery. Prilox Cream 5 gm works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain.

Directions for Use

It must be applied to intact skin before the surgical procedure. Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Prilox Cream 5 gm.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Prilox Cream 5 gm

  • ​​​​​​Itching
  • Rash
  • Mild burning at the site of the application
  • Changes in skin colour at the site of application

Drug Warnings

Use the recommended dose of Prilox Cream 5 gm to numb the skin. Do not exceed the dose and duration and don't cover treated skin areas with a bandage without the doctor's advice. In some cases, Prilox Cream 5 gm can cause fatal side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing or respiratory failure (breathing stops), if too much of the medicine is absorbed through the skin. Consult your doctor before using Prilox Cream 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Prilox Cream 5 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Prilox Cream 5 gm causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Prilox Cream 5 gm as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Prilox Cream 5 gm may not be suitable for people with a blood disorder, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before using Prilox Cream 5 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Prilox Cream 5 gm may have interaction with antimalarial drugs (chloroquine, quinine), medicines used to treat seizures (fits) (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine), heart rhythm and blood pressure-lowering medication (amiodarone, dofetilide, dronedarone, mexiletine, sotalol, tocainide, nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, isosorbide), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Prilox Cream 5 gm as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Prilox Cream 5 gm may interact with a blood disorder, heart dysfunction, liver problems and kidney dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLOROQUINE
  • QUININE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMAQUINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • DRONEDARONE
  • MEXILETINE
  • TOCAINIDE
  • SOTALOL
  • NITROPRUSSIDE
  • NITROGLYCERIN
  • ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
  • NITROFURANTOIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • ​​​​​​Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listen to soothing music.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Do not apply near eyes or open wounds.
  • Inform your doctor right away if you develop blistering of the skin where the medication is applied.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know that something is wrong in the body and thereby helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis, stomach ache, etc.

About Prilox Cream 5 gm

Prilox Cream 5 gm belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as 'numbing medication' used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia) on skin before surgical procedure or injections. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Prilox Cream 5 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Prilox Cream 5 gm blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain.

Use Prilox Cream 5 gm as suggested by your doctor. Do not apply it to broken, irritated skin or open wounds unless directed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as reactions at the application site (burning, itching, redness and irritation). Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before using Prilox Cream 5 gm, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have broken skin/infection in the area where Prilox Cream 5 gm to be applied, heart disease, liver disease, a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). Inform your doctor before using Prilox Cream 5 gm if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Prilox Cream 5 gm comes in contact with eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina rinse with water immediately. Do not apply Prilox Cream 5 gm on the swollen skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before using Prilox Cream 5 gm to rule out any side-effects.

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Uses of Prilox Cream 5 gm

Pain (during surgical procedure and injections)

Medicinal Benefits

Prilox Cream 5 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics, namely: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Prilox Cream 5 gm is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). It is used to numb the normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before surgical procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts or skin laser surgery. Prilox Cream 5 gm works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain.

Side Effects of Prilox Cream 5 gm

  • ​​​​​​Itching
  • Rash
  • Mild burning at the site of the application
  • Changes in skin colour at the site of application

Directions for Use

It must be applied to intact skin before the surgical procedure. Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Prilox Cream 5 gm.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Use the recommended dose of Prilox Cream 5 gm to numb the skin. Do not exceed the dose and duration and don't cover treated skin areas with a bandage without the doctor's advice. In some cases, Prilox Cream 5 gm can cause fatal side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing or respiratory failure (breathing stops), if too much of the medicine is absorbed through the skin. Consult your doctor before using Prilox Cream 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Prilox Cream 5 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Prilox Cream 5 gm causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Prilox Cream 5 gm as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Prilox Cream 5 gm may not be suitable for people with a blood disorder, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before using Prilox Cream 5 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Therapeutic Class

LOCAL ANESTHETICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLOROQUINE
  • QUININE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMAQUINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • DRONEDARONE
  • MEXILETINE
  • TOCAINIDE
  • SOTALOL
  • NITROPRUSSIDE
  • NITROGLYCERIN
  • ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
  • NITROFURANTOIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • ​​​​​​Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listen to soothing music.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not apply near eyes or open wounds.
  • Inform your doctor right away if you develop blistering of the skin where the medication is applied.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know that something is wrong in the body and thereby helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis, stomach ache, etc.

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