Lidocaine Topical
Uses
Lidocaine Topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by anal fissure, piles, local anesthesia, sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, or burns and mouth sores.
How it Works
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic or also known as a numbing medication. Lidocaine works by blocking nerve signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Lidocaine Topical may suffer from such side effects;
Abnormal sensation,
Application site swelling,
Skin redness
Choline salicylate
Uses
Choline Salicylate is used as a pain reliever in musculo-skeletal pain, headache, menstrual pain, dental pain and post operative pain.
How it Works
Choline salicylate is known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or as a NSAID. Choline salicylate works by blocking the release of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins causes allergy symptoms and inflammation such as swelling and redness. Thus by Choline salicylate blocking the release of prostaglandins reduces the symptoms of pain.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Choline Salicylate may suffer from such side effects;
Stomach bleeding,
Dizziness