Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- AnaMantle HC
- Lida Mantle HC
- LidaMantle HC Relief
- LidoCort
- Peranex HC
Descriptions
Lidocaine and hydrocortisone combination is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as hemorrhoids, sunburn, minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.
Lidocaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine) that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by skin conditions.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Cream
- Pad
- Gel/Jelly
- Lotion
Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 01, 2014
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