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Therapeutic Class

LOCAL ANESTHETICS
Written By Urvashi Bharti , MBBS
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:55 PM IST

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  • CHLOROQUINE
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  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMAQUINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • DOFETILIDE
  • DRONEDARONE
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  • TOCAINIDE
  • SOTALOL
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  • NITROGLYCERIN
  • ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
  • NITROFURANTOIN

Drug Warnings

Use the recommended dose of Cutilap Cream 5 gm to numb the skin. Do not exceed the dose and duration and don't cover treated skin areas with a bandage without the doctor's advice. In some cases, Cutilap Cream 5 gm can cause fatal side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing or respiratory failure (breathing stops), if too much of the medicine is absorbed through the skin. Consult your doctor before using Cutilap Cream 5 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Cutilap Cream 5 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Cutilap Cream 5 gm causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cutilap Cream 5 gm as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Cutilap Cream 5 gm may not be suitable for people with a blood disorder, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before using Cutilap Cream 5 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Side Effects of Cutilap Cream 5 gm

  • ​​​​​​Itching
  • Rash
  • Mild burning at the site of the application
  • Changes in skin colour at the site of application

Directions for Use

It must be applied to intact skin before the surgical procedure. Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Cutilap Cream 5 gm.

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Medicinal Benefits

Cutilap Cream 5 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics, namely: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Cutilap Cream 5 gm is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). It is used to numb the normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before surgical procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts or skin laser surgery. Cutilap Cream 5 gm works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain.

Uses of Cutilap Cream 5 gm

Pain (during surgical procedure and injections)

About Cutilap Cream 5 gm

Cutilap Cream 5 gm belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as 'numbing medication' used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia) on skin before surgical procedure or injections. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Cutilap Cream 5 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Cutilap Cream 5 gm blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain.

Use Cutilap Cream 5 gm as suggested by your doctor. Do not apply it to broken, irritated skin or open wounds unless directed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as reactions at the application site (burning, itching, redness and irritation). Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before using Cutilap Cream 5 gm, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have broken skin/infection in the area where Cutilap Cream 5 gm to be applied, heart disease, liver disease, a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). Inform your doctor before using Cutilap Cream 5 gm if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Cutilap Cream 5 gm comes in contact with eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina rinse with water immediately. Do not apply Cutilap Cream 5 gm on the swollen skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before using Cutilap Cream 5 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Side Effects of Cutilap Cream 5 gm

  • ​​​​​​Itching
  • Rash
  • Mild burning at the site of the application
  • Changes in skin colour at the site of application

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Written By Urvashi Bharti , MBBS
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:55 PM IST

Therapeutic Class

LOCAL ANESTHETICS

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