The average cost for 1 tube of 30g of 2.5%/2.5% of Lidocaine/Prilocaine is $14.60 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 81.78% off the average retail price of $80.14.
Tube of creamDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
30g of 2.5%/2.5% | 1 tube | $14.60 | $14.60 |
5g of 2.5%/2.5% | 1 tube | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Typical dosage for Lidocaine/Prilocaine
Adults
- Unbroken skin: The typical dose is to apply a thick layer of Lidocaine/Prilocaine to unbroken skin. Then, cover with an air- and water-tight dressing (bandaging and sealing the area to protect from injury and infections).
- Minor skin procedures: The typical dose is to apply 2.5 grams of Lidocaine/Prilocaine over 20 cm2 to 25 cm2 of skin and leave on for at least 1 hour.
- Major skin procedures: The typical dose is to apply 2 grams of Lidocaine/Prilocaine per 10 cm2 of a larger area of skin and leave on for at least 2 hours.
- Male genital skin before local anesthetic infiltration: The typical dose is to apply 1 gram of Lidocaine/Prilocaine per 10 cm2 of skin and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Female genital mucous membranes (e.g., area around the vagina) before local anesthetic infiltration and minor procedures: The typical dose is to apply 5 to 10 grams of Lidocaine/Prilocaine to the affected areas and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
Children: The dose and the maximum amount of time Lidocaine/Prilocaine should be left on your child’s skin depends on your child’s age and weight. Maximum dosages can range from 1 to 20 grams per specific body area. Talk to your child’s provider and check the package insert for dosing information.
The cream contains 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine.
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Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
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Cydnee Ng, PharmDCydnee Ng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx, where she lends her expertise to providing reader-friendly, accessible content about medications. She holds her pharmacist license in California.
