Lidocaine and prilocaine (Gingival)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 29, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Oraqix

Available Dosage Forms:

• Gel/Jelly

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Amino Amide Combination

Chemical Class: Amino Amide

Uses for lidocaine and prilocaine

Lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal (gingival) gel is used on the gums to cause numbness or loss of feeling during dental procedures. Lidocaine and prilocaine contains a mixture of two topical local anesthetics (numbing medicines). It deadens the nerve endings in the gum.

Lidocaine and prilocaine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your dentist.

Before using lidocaine and prilocaine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For lidocaine and prilocaine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to lidocaine and prilocaine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving lidocaine and prilocaine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using lidocaine and prilocaine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Dihydroergotamine
• Dronedarone
• Saquinavir
• Vernakalant

Using lidocaine and prilocaine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Acecainide
• Amifampridine
• Ami...