Epilido Cream

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Amwill Healthcare
Active Ingredient	Prilocaine (2.5% w/w) + Lidocaine (2.5% w/w)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	637

FAQ

How long does Epilido last for?

The effect of numbness after application of Epilido is expected to be upto 3 hours under pressure dressing and may persist for 1 to 2 hours after removal of the cream.

How do you use Epilido?

Epilido should be applied to the skin for at least 1 hour before the start of a routine procedure (needle insertion). Maintain a gap of at least 2 hours before the start of a painful procedure (minor surgical procedure). Apply pressure bandage on the top to give an even distribution of cream and protect the area. When applied to the genital mucosa, a thick layer of Epilido is applied to the skin surface for 15 minutes, before giving local anesthetic injection. Your doctor will advise the exact duration to apply the cream.

Can Epilido be used on open wounds?

No, Epilido must used on unbroken skin and the genital area. Do not apply to open wounds or broken skin unless directed by your doctor.

What is Epilido used for?

Epilido is a combination of two local anesthetics, prilocaine and lidocaine. It is used to numb the surface of the intact skin before needle insertion or minor superficial surgical procedures. In addition, when applied to genital mucosa (inner membrane of private parts) it provides numbness, thereby preventing any pain while instilling the injection.

Epilido Cream Reviews

Epilido is a combination of two local anesthetic medicines, that helps to numb the area where it is applied. It is used on normal or unbroken skin to prevent pain before certain procedures like inserting a needle, suturing of a wound etc.

Epilido works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only. Make sure that the affected area is clean and dry before applying this medicine. Apply a thin layer and rub it gently to form a layer of about 2-3mm. After that, apply an occlusive dressing to protect the area. Keep the dressing for a minimum of 2 hours before any scheduled treatment or surgery. Avoid getting it into your eyes or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

The most common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions like a burning sensation, irritation, itching, redness, and rashes. However, these are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not go away or bother you for a longer duration.

How Epilido Cream Works

Epilido is a combination of two medicines: Prilocaine and Lidocaine. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves of the affected area to t he brain. This decreases the sensation of pain.

How to Use Epilido Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Benefits of Epilido Cream

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area): Epilido is an anesthetic and causes loss of feeling (numbness) of skin on the area of injection. This reduces pain and discomfort. Epilido is given by doctor or nurse during surgery and other medical and dental procedures. It works by blocking nerve signals in the brain and thus reduces pain sensation.

Uses of Epilido Cream

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Epilido Cream Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Epilido is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Epilido is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Quick Tips

It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Epilido must be applied over intact skin and cover with treated area with dressing.
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose or any mucous membrane and rinse thoroughly in case of accidental contact or seek medical help in case of ingestion.
Do not apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
Wash your hands properly with soap before and after applying the medicine.