What is Lidocaine-Prilocaine?

Lidocaine-Prilocaine is a topical anesthetic combination used to numb the skin before medical or cosmetic procedures. It helps reduce pain, burning, or discomfort by temporarily blocking nerve signals in the applied area. Available as a cream, gel, or topical preparation, this medicine is widely used across the USA for patients who need a reliable and gentle numbing effect.

Lidocaine-Prilocaine used for

Healthcare professionals use this topical anesthetic for:

  • Minor dermatology procedures

  • Needle insertions, blood draws, or vaccinations

  • Skin laser treatments

  • Tattoo or tattoo removal sessions

  • Hair removal procedures

  • Minor surgical procedures on the skin

It helps patients feel more comfortable and reduces anxiety during procedures.

Chemical composition

Each formulation contains two active ingredients:

  • Lidocaine – an amide-type local anesthetic

  • Prilocaine – another amide-type anesthetic that enhances numbing

Inactive ingredients may include water, emulsifiers, mineral oils, or stabilizers depending on the specific cream or gel brand.

Lidocaine-Prilocaine Mechanism

This combination works by blocking sodium channels in the skin’s nerve endings. When these channels are blocked, nerves cannot send pain signals to the brain. The result is temporary loss of sensation in the treated area, allowing medical procedures to be performed with minimal discomfort.

How does it help during procedures?

By numbing the upper layers of the skin, the cream helps reduce sharp sensations, stinging, or burning feelings during minor procedures. This makes processes like injections, dermatology treatments, or laser therapy easier to tolerate. It also helps children or sensitive patients remain calm during needle-related medical tasks.

What are the other benefits?

  • Works within 30–60 minutes

  • Reduces pain without needing oral medications

  • Helpful for both medical and cosmetic uses

  • Suitable for adults and children under medical guidance

  • Non-invasive method of pain control

  • Widely available in easy-to-apply topical forms


Dosages

Available strengths or dosage

Lidocaine-Prilocaine commonly comes as:

  • 2.5% Lidocaine + 2.5% Prilocaine cream

  • Topical gel or patches containing the same concentration

Your doctor will recommend the appropriate amount based on the procedure and size of the treated area.

How and when to take it

  • Apply the cream on clean, intact skin

  • Use the recommended layer thickness—usually a thin, even coat

  • Cover the area with an occlusive dressing if instructed

  • Allow proper time for numbing (generally 30–60 minutes)

  • Do not apply to broken, irritated, or eczematous skin unless directed

Avoid touching eyes or mouth after applying the cream.

Overdose caution

Using too much cream or applying it to large areas may cause:

  • Skin irritation

  • Dizziness

  • Fast heartbeat

  • Methemoglobinemia (rare but serious)

Seek medical help if unusual symptoms appear.


Who can use/take Lidocaine-Prilocaine?

This topical anesthetic can be used by:

  • Adults undergoing minor skin procedures

  • Children when a doctor recommends it

  • Individuals needing reduced discomfort during needle-related procedures

  • Patients with anxiety about injections

Caution is necessary for:

  • Infants below recommended age

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women (doctor guidance required)

  • People with heart rhythm disorders

  • Anyone with a known allergy to local anesthetics

  • Individuals with G6PD deficiency (due to prilocaine-related risks)


Side Effects & Precautions

What are the side effects?

Common side effects may include:

  • Redness

  • Mild swelling

  • Temporary skin lightening or discoloration

  • Warm or tingling feeling

  • Itching at the application site

Rare but serious reactions can include breathing difficulty, dizziness, or bluish skin color.

What are the precautions to avoid side effects?

  • Use only the amount prescribed

  • Avoid applying on large or damaged skin areas

  • Do not use heat sources over treated skin

  • Keep away from mucous membranes

  • Inform your doctor about any blood or enzyme disorders

  • Follow recommended wait times before procedures


Always consult your doctor before use. If prescribed, you can order Lidocaine-Prilocaine cream online safely from trusted pharmacy sources and ensure timely refills to maintain your treatment progress.

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We, at the Global Discount Drugs, pride ourselves in placing our customers’ privacy high on our list of priorities. At every step, we make sure our customers’ privacy is protected and their personal information is kept confidential. These are the policies that we follow when we gather, use, maintain and protect personal information from our customers:

  • We only collect information with the full knowledge and consent of our customers. Even while using or disclosing the information, the customers’ consent is required unless otherwise specified by the law.
  • We only collect information that we require for specific purposes. The purpose of collecting this information is also made known to the customer at the time the information is collected. Personal information collected from the customer can be disclosed or used only for this purpose and will be retained only until the purpose is fulfilled.
  • We hold ourselves responsible for maintaining and protecting all customer information that we are provided with. We also make sure it is up-to-date and accurate so that it may be properly used to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
  • We also make sure we provide our customers with appropriate security measures in order to protect their privacy.
  • We provide our customers with the information that we collect about them, upon request from them. We also have facilities whereby they can update or change any relevant information.
  • We also inform our customers about the policies we follow with regard to the collection, disclose and use of their personal information. We also address any questions they might have with regard to our privacy practices or procedures.

Collection of personal information

At the Global Discount Drugs, we only collect relevant and necessary information that we need to carry out our customers’ orders. This includes the following:

  • Personal information: Including but not limited to name, address, email id, home and cell phone numbers, occupation, employment status, etc.
  • Physical information: Including age, height, weight, sex, date of birth, etc.
  • Information about their physician: Their name and contact information
  • Medical history: Their own medical history as well as that of their family members, the existence and types of drug allergies, medications requested, details of their existing medications, etc.
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  • Prescription information

It is fully left to the discretion of our customers whether or not they chose to provide us with this information and how much information they provide us with. However, we make recommendations based on the information that they provide and it becomes difficult for us to suggest alternatives if we have not been given adequate information. We may even request additional information in case we are not able to carry out the request based on the information provided. We also maintain a file on our customers on their personal information that our customers can update from time to time.

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We collect personal information from our customers in order to serve them better and quickly and effectively provide them with the appropriate services they require.

Customers’ consent is always taken before making use of their personal information. We only use their personal information for the purposes that we disclose to them.

Sharing of personal information:

Customers’ personal information is shared with an outside source only under the following circumstances:

  • To fulfill a prescription: The information maybe shared with our affiliate or licensed pharmacy in order to procure the necessary prescription
  • For offers and discounts: We may identify customers’ needs based on the information provided by them and send them information regarding other products that we can provide them with.
  • In case of sale: In case the ownership of the Global Discount Drugs changes hands, the purchaser will get access to all our customers’ personal information.
  • In case of legal proceedings: We may have to disclose certain personal information to the authorities to fulfill a legal procedure.
  • Specialized organizations: In some cases, we may contact outside agencies to carry out specialized services for us. These agencies will handle some of the customers’ personal information.

Only in some cases such as when it comes to employing legal methods to collect a delinquent account, a medical emergency or suspicion of illegal activities do we legally access and disclose our customers’ personal information.

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We employ the latest technology to maintain high security standards and restrict access to electronic flies containing our customers’ data. Our firewall infrastructure is strictly adhered to and we regularly update our security settings.

Customer information stored in paper based files is kept in restricted areas and only authorized employees are allowed to access them. All our employees sign confidentiality agreements when they join our organization which binds them to follow our strict privacy policies and procedures. They are strictly forbidden from accessing customer information without the appropriate authorization and may even be dismissed in case they, in any way, compromise our customers’ privacy.

Keeping personal information up-to-date

It is highly important for our customers to keep their personal information up-to-date as we, at the Global Discount Drugs, make recommendations and decisions based on the information that our customers provide us.

Customers can access and modify their information in case they wish to make any changes or corrections in case of a clerical error on our part. Once the customer informs us about the incorrect or old information in their file, we carry out the necessary changes. We also make these changes known to any other parties who we may have passed the incorrect information onto.

Any queries that our customers may have regarding our privacy policies and procedures can be directed towards our Privacy official at the following mail id: webmaster@globaldiscountdrugs.com

Updating the policy

From time to time, additions, insertions and modifications may be made to the existing policy. If and when changes are made in our privacy policy and procedures, our customers can come to know about it by referring to the modification date found at the bottom of the Global Discount Drugs privacy policy web page.