LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Electrolyte / Mineral

Brand names: Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Hydrocortisone Acetate

Pregnancy: Category CTopical

Mechanism of Action

MECHANISM OF ACTION Product releases lidocaine to stabilize the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action. Hydrocortisone acetate provides relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.

Indications

INDICATIONS Product is used for the anti-inflammatory and anesthetic relief of itching

pain

soreness and discomfort due to hemorrhoids

anal fissures

pruritus ani and similar conditions of the anal area.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Product should not be used in patients with a history of sensitivity to any of its ingredients or adverse reactions to lidocaine or amide anesthetics
• which usually do not cross-react with "caine" ester type anesthetics. If excessive irritation and significant worsening occur
• discontinue use and seek the advice of your physician. Product and topical lidocaine should be used cautiously in those with impaired liver function
• varicella and acute herpes simplex. Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS For external use only
Product should not come into contact with the eye or be applied into the eye because of the risk of severe eye irritation and the loss of eye surface sensation, which reduces protective reflexes and can lead to corneal irritation and possibly abrasion

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Topical