Asthesia Cream

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)

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.

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Contains

Prilocaine (2.5% w/w)+ Lidocaine (2.5% w/w)

Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

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 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.

Uses of Asthesia Cream

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Benefits of Asthesia Cream

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.

Side effects of Asthesia Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Asthesia

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Rash

How to use Asthesia 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.

How Asthesia Cream works

Asthesia Cream 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.

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Quick tips

Asthesia Cream must be applied over intact skin and cover with treated area with dressing.
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.
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.
It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

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.

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.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

What is Asthesia Cream used for?

Asthesia Cream 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.

How long does Asthesia Cream last for?

The effect of numbness after application of Asthesia Cream 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 Asthesia Cream?

Asthesia Cream 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 Asthesia Cream 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 Asthesia Cream be used on open wounds?

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

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Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

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Patient concerns

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Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha

Orthopaedics

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Marketer details

Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Asthesia Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Asthesia Cream

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Asthesia Cream

Benefits of Asthesia Cream

Side effects of Asthesia Cream

How to use Asthesia Cream

How Asthesia Cream works

All substitutes for Asthesia Cream

Prilido Cream

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Asthesia Cream used for?

How long does Asthesia Cream last for?

How do you use Asthesia Cream?

Can Asthesia Cream be used on open wounds?

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

References

User feedback

What are you using Asthesia Cream for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using Asthesia Cream?

How do you take Asthesia Cream?

Please rate Asthesia Cream on price

Patient concerns

SUFFERRING WITH FROZEN LEFT HAND SHOULDER, DOING PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES SINCE ONE MONTH NEGLIGIBLE IMPROVEMENT , ORTHOPAEDICS DOCTOR , STRETCHING THE HAND WITH FULL ANESTHESIA, IS IT POSSIBLE WITH LOCAL ANESTHESIA OR ANY OTHER METHOD TO RECOVER

Beard hair loss in a specific area in coin shape, its from 4yrs and affecting area is not spreading, concentrated in same area. Problem is starting after two weeks beard growth.

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