PRILOCAINE/LIDOCAINE CREAM

Application of lidocaine and prilocaine Cream to larger areas or for longer times than those recommended could result in sufficient absorption of lidocaine and prilocaine resulting in serious adverse effects lidocaine and prilocaine Cream should not be used in those rare patients with congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia and in infants under the age of twelve months who are receiving treatment with methemoglobin-inducing agents.

Most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Abnormal skin sensations; burning; change in hot or cold sensation; pale skin; redness or swelling at the application site.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Rare

• Cough
• difficulty with swallowing
• large, hive-like swellings on the eyelids, face, lips, or tongue
• severe dizziness or feeling faint
• shortness of breath
• skin rash, itching, or hives
• stuffy nose
• tightness in the chest
• troubled breathing
• wheezing

Incidence not known

• Blisters on skin at application site
• blue or blue-purple color of lips, fingernails, mouth, or skin
• blurred or double vision
• convulsions
• dark urine
• dizziness or drowsiness
• fainting
• feeling hot, cold, or numb
• headache
• irregular or fast heartbeat
• muscle twitching or trembling
• nausea or vomiting
• ringing or buzzing in the ears
• shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
• unusual tiredness or weakness