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Phenol vs. Lidocaine

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Phenol spray (Chloraseptic Sore Throat) and lidocaine 5% patch (Lidoderm) are both local anesthetics used to relieve pain, but they differ in their specific uses and forms. Phenol spray is available over the counter and is used to temporarily relieve sore throat and minor mouth pain by numbing the area. It is sprayed topically every two hours as needed. In contrast, Lidoderm is a prescription patch used to relieve nerve pain from shingles, known as postherpetic neuralgia. You apply the patch to the skin once a day for up to 12 hours. in a 24-hour period While phenol spray is generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects, Lidoderm can cause skin irritation and has more potential side effects.

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Phenol1 bottle / 177ml of 1.4%
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Lidocaine30 patches / 5%
$59.10$288.85
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