Asthesia Cream

Welcome to the information page for Asthesia Cream, brought to you by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Prilocaine (2.5% w/w) + Lidocaine (2.5% w/w) and is indicated for Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area). Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 150
Packing: 5.0 gm in 1 tube
Salt Combination: Prilocaine (2.5% w/w) + Lidocaine (2.5% w/w)
Brand: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Description

Asthesia Cream 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
Asthesia Cream works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area
It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
This Asthesia Cream 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.

Cautions

Liver:	No interaction found/established
Kidney:	No interaction found/established
Driving:	No interaction found/established
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Asthesia Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Asthesia Cream 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.
Alcohol:	No interaction found/established
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Asthesia Cream

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Asthesia Cream is an anesthetic and causes loss of feeling (numbness) of skin on the area of injection
This reduces pain and discomfort
Asthesia Cream 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.