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Local Anesthetics

Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves.

Why are local anesthetics prescribed?

  1. Pain (36%)
  2. Anesthesia (35%)
  3. Postherpetic Neuralgia (28%)
  4. Itching (1%)
  5. Hemorrhoids (0%)
  6. Wound Care (0%)
  7. Cold Symptoms (0%)
  8. Canker Sores (0%)
  9. Eye Pain (0%)

Key takeaways

Local anesthetics are used to treat pain from minor surgeries, dental procedures, and certain skin conditions. They also have other uses, such as numbing an area before a medical procedure. These medications work by blocking nerve signals in your body, which helps to numb the area and reduce pain. Local anesthetics come in different forms, including creams, patches, and injections. Examples include lidocaine (Lidoderm, Xylocaine), lidocaine/prilocaine (Aprizio Pak, Nuvakaan, Prizotral), and proparacaine (Alcaine).

Prices for popular Local Anesthetics medications
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Lidocaine (Lidoderm) is an inexpensive drug used to prevent and treat pain from some procedures. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. The most common version of Lidoderm is covered by 81% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$80.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Lidocaine (Lidoderm, Lidocaine) is an inexpensive drug used to prevent and treat pain from some procedures. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic lidocaine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Aprizio Pak is part of the Local Anesthetics class and treats Pain and Anesthesia. Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves. Aprizio Pak is only available as a brand name drug.
LIDOCAINE; PRILOCAINE prevents pain during a procedure. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
Prizotral is part of the Local Anesthetics class and treats Itching and Pain. Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves. Prizotral is only available as a brand name drug.
Cepacol is part of the Local Anesthetics class and treats Pain, Cold Symptoms and Canker Sores. Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves. Cepacol is only available as a brand name drug.
Sarna Sensitive is a topical pain reliever used for the temporary relief of itching and minor skin irritations like sunburn, insect bites, cuts and scrapes, and poison oak, ivy, or sumac.
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dibucaine

as low as$6
DIBUCAINE relieves discomfort caused by skin irritations, such as insect bites or poison ivy. It may also be used to relieve minor pain and irritation in the rectal area. It works by numbing the affected area, which reduces itching and pain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
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Nupercainal

as low as$7
DIBUCAINE relieves discomfort caused by skin irritations, such as insect bites or poison ivy. It may also be used to relieve minor pain and irritation in the rectal area. It works by numbing the affected area, which reduces itching and pain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
Lidospot is part of the Local Anesthetics class and treats Pain. Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves. Lidospot is only available as a brand name drug.
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bupivacaine

as low as$8
BUPIVACAINE prevents or treats pain, including during a procedure. It works by numbing a specific area of the body, which blocks pain signals going to the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
Naropin is part of the Local Anesthetics class and treats Pain. Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves. Naropin is only available as a brand name drug.
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benzocaine

as low as$9
BENZOCAINE causes loss of feeling in the skin. This helps relieve pain from insect bites, minor burns, small wounds, or other skin irritations.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Salonpas

as low as$9
LIDOCAINE treats pain. It works by numbing a specific area of the body, which blocks pain signals going to the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
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Sarna

as low as$11
Sarna is a topical pain reliever used for the temporary relief of itching and minor skin irritations like sunburn, insect bites, cuts and scrapes, and poison oak, ivy, or sumac.
Topical wound healing agents treat skin wounds, such as burns and skin ulcers. They work by helping wounds heal. They may also help relieve mild pain and irritation caused by the wound.
PROPARACAINE is an anesthetic. The eye drops are used to numb the eye and surrounding area before certain procedures.\n \n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anecream

as low as$16
LIDOCAINE treats pain. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
LIDOCAINE treats pain. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
LIDOCAINE; PRILOCAINE prevents pain during a procedure. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
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pramoxine

as low as$18
Pramoxine is part of the Local Anesthetics class and treats Itching and Pain. Local anesthetics are used as anesthesia and to treat pain, postherpetic neuralgia, and ear infections. They work by blocking pain signals in the nerves. Pramoxine is only available as a generic drug.
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Altafluor

as low as$19
BENOXINATE; FLUORESCEIN is an eye drop that has both a numbing medicine and a colored dye. It is used before certain eye procedures.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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tetracaine

as low as$22
TETRACAINE prevents or treats pain, including during a procedure. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
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Recticare

as low as$27
LIDOCAINE treats pain. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
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Akten

as low as$27
LIDOCAINE prevents or treats pain, including during a procedure. It numbs the area where it is applied, which blocks your nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. It belongs to a group of medications called local anesthetics.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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