Here is the detailed overview of Prilocaine (2.5%) + Lignocaine (2.5%) Cream, with icons:
💊 Prilocaine + Lignocaine Cream
(2.5% Prilocaine + 2.5% Lignocaine)
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Topical local anesthetic combination
🔹 Belongs to amide-type local anesthetics
🔹 Also known as EMLA cream (Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics)
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Used to produce localized numbness of the skin for:
- 💉 Needle insertion or vaccinations
- 🧬 Minor dermatological procedures (e.g., wart removal, laser)
- 👶 Pain reduction in pediatric cannulation
- 🧔 Hair removal or laser treatments
- 💊 Minor surgical or cosmetic procedures
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Fast-acting topical anesthesia
✔️ Non-invasive pain relief before minor procedures
✔️ Suitable for both adults and children
✔️ Useful on intact skin and genital mucosa
✔️ Reduces anxiety associated with needle-related procedures
📦 Common Packaging
📦 5 g or 30 g aluminum tube with applicator cap
🧴 Often provided with occlusive dressing (patch or film)
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
🕐 Apply 60–90 minutes before procedure (per instructions)
📏 Apply in a thick layer, covered with dressing if needed
🚫 Do not apply to open wounds, eyes, or inside mouth
👶 Use caution in infants <3 months (risk of methemoglobinemia)
🧪 Avoid excessive application or long durations
🚫 Contraindications / Cautions
❌ Hypersensitivity to lignocaine, prilocaine, or amide anesthetics
⚠️ Use with caution in:
- G6PD deficiency (risk of methemoglobinemia)
- Patients on sulfonamides or nitrates
- Broken or inflamed skin
🧊 Storage
🌡️ Store below 25°C
🧴 Keep tube tightly closed after use
🧒 Keep out of reach of children