Comparing Lidocaine Topical vs Mepivacaine
Lidocaine topical |
Mepivacaine |
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Prescribed for Neuropathic Pain, Anal Itching, Pain, Burns - External, Hemorrhoids, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Local Anesthesia, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Pruritus, Gastrointestinal Tract Examination,... more |
Prescribed for Local Anesthesia. mepivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.0
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4.5
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full lidocaine topical side effects document. |
See the full mepivacaine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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N/A | ||||||||
Brand Names |
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| Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, AneCream, AneCream with Tegaderm, Anestacon,... more | Carbocaine, Isocaine, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, and Scandonest Plain | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
1.9 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with lidocaine topical:
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A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with mepivacaine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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First Approval Date |
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May 17, 1951 |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Pain I was prescribed these patches for pain in my knee due to chondomalacia and a dislocated knee cap. They really don't stick to my skin (even after washing the area and drying well) Also they're hard to put on the knee cap where my pain is, they just ball up and fall off after 30mins. I've found cutting the patch in half and surrounding the knee works. It helps with pain but nowhere close to being a 10/10 in my book let alone a 6/10.