Prilocaine
local anaesthetic
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What this medicine is for
Prilocaine belongs to the « local anaesthetic » category. A local anaesthetic temporarily numbs a specific area of the body without putting the person to sleep.
In the case of Prilocaine, this means: Numbs an area of the body (local anaesthesia). Its use is generally limited in time, adjusted to the situation.
Under which brands it is found
Prilocaine is found in around 10 presentations listed in France. It can be found under several brand names and as generics.
- Anesderm
- Baritekal
- Emla
- Emlapatch
- Fortacin
- Lidocaine/Prilocaine Aguettant
- Lidocaine/Prilocaine Biogaran
- Lidocaine/Prilocaine Zentiva
- and other presentations
Generics and the original brand are equivalent for the active substance; only the appearance, the name or the excipients may differ.
Do you need a supplement? No.
Nous n'avançons aucun complément pour Prilocaïne : ce serait forcer un besoin qui n'existe pas. La grande majorité des médicaments n'appellent aucune supplémentation particulière, et le reconnaître fait partie de notre manière de travailler. Nous ne concevons un complément que là où les données le soutiennent.
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