Lidocaine/ Hydrocortisone topical

Cream/Ointment:

• Lidocaine 3% w/w
• Hydrocortisone 0.5% w/w or 1% w/w

Suppository:

• Lidocaine 60mg
• Hydrocortisone 5mg

• Cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water, and pat dry.
• Apply a thin layer of the cream or ointment to the affected area.
• Do not apply to open wounds, broken skin or infected areas without medical advice.

Lidocaine (Local Anaesthetic): Blocks sodium channels, inhibiting nerve impulse transmission, and providing numbing relief from pain and itching.

Hydrocortisone (Corticosteroid): Suppresses inflammation and immune responses by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators, reducing itching, redness, and swelling.

• Mild local irritation or redness at the site of application.
• Temporary numbness or tingling in the treated area.

• Hypersensitivity to lidocaine, hydrocortisone, or any other components of the formulation.
• Presence of bacterial, fungal or viral skin infections in the affected area without appropriate antimicrobial treatment.
• Do not use on large areas of the body or under occlusive dressings without medical advice.

• Class I antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., mexiletine)
• CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole)
• Concomitant use with other local anaesthetics