Toplap Gel 10gm (Prilocaine 2.5% / Lidocaine 2.5%)

About Toplap Gel 10 gm

Toplap Gel 10 gm belongs to the class of local anaesthetics known as ‘numbing medication’ used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia) on skin before surgical procedure or injections. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, which causes uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or intermittent. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person.

Toplap Gel 10 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Toplap Gel 10 gm blocks the influx (entry) of sodium ions into the membrane that surrounds the nerves, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of impulses. Hence, it gives an anaesthetic effect and helps decrease the sensation of pain.

Apply/use Toplap Gel 10 gm only on normal skin and the genital area. Do not apply to broken, irritated skin or open wounds unless directed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as reactions at the application site (burning, itching, redness and irritation). Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before using Toplap Gel 10 gm, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have broken skin/infection in the area where Toplap Gel 10 gm to be applied, heart disease, liver disease, a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia). Inform your doctor before taking Toplap Gel 10 gm if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Toplap Gel 10 gm comes in contact with eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina rinse with water immediately. Do not apply Toplap Gel 10 gm on the swollen skin areas or deep puncture wounds. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Toplap Gel 10 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Toplap Gel 10 gm

Pain (during surgical procedure and injections)

Medicinal Benefits

Toplap Gel 10 gm is a combination of amide-type local anaesthetics, namely: Lidocaine and Prilocaine. Toplap Gel 10 gm is used to produce local numbness (anaesthesia). It is used to numb the normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before surgical procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts or skin laser surgery. Toplap Gel 10 gm works by blocking the transmission of the nerve signals in the body, thereby helps in decreasing the sensation of pain.

Directions for Use

Cream: Toplap Gel 10 gm must be applied to intact skin before surgical procedure. Apply a thin layer of cream or lotion with clean and dry hands on the affected areas of the skin. You can also apply Toplap Gel 10 gm with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin until it is disappeared. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Toplap Gel 10 gm.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Toplap Gel 10 gm

• Itching
• Rash
• Mild burning at the site of application
• Changes in skin color at the site of application

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Use the recommended dose of Toplap Gel 10 gm to numb the skin. Do not exceed the dose and duration and don’t cover treated skin areas with a bandage without the doctor’s advice. In some cases, Toplap Gel 10 gm can cause fatal side effects such as uneven heartbeats, seizure (convulsions), coma, slowed breathing or respiratory failure (breathing stops), if too much of the medicine is absorbed through the skin. Consult your doctor before taking Toplap Gel 10 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Toplap Gel 10 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Toplap Gel 10 gm causes drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Toplap Gel 10 gm as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Toplap Gel 10 gm may not be suitable for people with a blood disorder, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Toplap Gel 10 gm to rule out any side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Toplap Gel 10 gm may have interaction with antimalarial (chloroquine, quinine), medicines used to treat seizures (fits) (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primaquine), heart rhythm and blood pressure-lowering medication (amiodarone, dofetilide, dronedarone, mexiletine, sotalol, tocainide, nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, isosorbide), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Toplap Gel 10 gm as it could lead to increased drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Toplap Gel 10 gm may interact with a blood disorder, heart dysfunction, liver problems and kidney dysfunction.