Prilocaine/Lignocaine - What is it for
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Prilocaine/Lignocaine

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Prilocaine Hydrochloride + Felypressin Prilocaine/Lignocaine

Prilocaine/Lignocaine - What is it for

This medication contains two topical anaesthetics, lignocaine and prilocaine. When applied to the skin, it causes temporary numbing of the skin (short term loss of sensation to the skin area) 

It is used before procedures or injections to relieve the feeling of pain caused by the procedures or injections.

Prilocaine/Lignocaine - Additional Information

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