ANESTHETICS (Topical)

Brand & Generic Names

Americaine	Lignocaine
Aminobenzoate	Mercurochrome II
BENZOCAINE	Nupercainal Cream
BENZOCAINE & MENTHOL	Nupercainal Ointment
Benzocol	Pontocaine Cream
BUTACAINE	Pontocaine Ointment
BUTAMBEN	Pramagel
Butesin Picrate	PRAMOXINE
Butyl Aminobenzoate	Prax
Cinchocaine	TETRACAINE
Dermoplast	TETRACAINE & MENTHOL
DIBUCAINE	Tronothane
DIPERODON	Unguentine
DYCLONINE	Unguentine Plus
EMLA	Unguentine Spray
Ethyl Aminobenzoate	Xylocaine
LIDOCAINE
LIDOCAINE AND PRILOCAINE

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? High strength: Yes Low strength: No
• Available as generic? Yes
• Drug class: Anesthetic (topical)

Uses

Relieves pain and itch of sunburn, insect bites, scratches and other minor skin irritations.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
All forms--Use only enough to cover irritated area. Follow instructions on label.

When to use:
When needed for discomfort, no more often than every hour.

If you forget an application:
Use as needed.

What drug does:
Blocks pain impulses from skin to brain.

Time lapse before drug works:
3 to 15 minutes.

Don't take with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
If swallowed or inhaled--Dizziness, nervousness, trembling, seizures.

WHAT TO DO:

• Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
• See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

• Nervousness; trembling; hives, rash, itch; inflammation or tenderness not present before application; slow heartbeat.
• Dizziness, blurred vision, swollen feet.

Rare:

• Blood in urine.
• Increased or painful urination.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:
You are allergic to any topical anesthetic.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you have skin infection at site of treatment.
• If you have had severe or extensive skin disorders such as eczema or psoriasis.
• If you have bleeding hemorrhoids.

Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons.

Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
Use caution. More likely to be absorbed through skin and cause adverse reactions.

Prolonged use:
Possible excess absorption. Don't use longer than 3 days for any one problem.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
May be unnecessary to finish medicine. Follow doctor's instructions.

Others:
No problems expected.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Sulfa drugs*	Decreased effect of sulfa drugs for
	infection.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	Possible nervous-system toxicity.
	Avoid.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.