RectiCare (for use on the skin) is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, or burns. This medicine is also used to treat rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.

FAST, EFFECTIVE, SOOTHING RELIEF – RetiCare Medicated Anorectal Wipes alleviate the pain, itch, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders. CONTAINS 5% LIDOCAINE – The maximum strength available without a prescription.

Active Ingredients: Lidocaine (5%) w/w. Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer 940, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Trolamine, and Vitamin E Acetate.

RectiCare products contain the highest percentage of lidocaine available without a prescription to relieve pain and irritation. The RectiCare Advanced Hemorrhoidal Cream also contains the maximum strength of phenylephrine HCl available over the counter to shrink swollen tissue, with the addition of two protectants.

It is steroid free, and can be used without hemorrhoids. I'm so thankful for this healing cream. It works!! Used for hemorrhoid pain and it does work!

Ultimately, with large overdoses, CNS depression, including unconsciousness and coma, can occur. Hypotension and bradycardia can also be side effects of relative local anesthetic overdoses that sometimes occur during neuraxial blockade or nerve blocks performed near the CNS.

LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures. This medicine is also used to treat minor burns, scrapes and insect bites.

Lidocaine works by blocking the influx of sodium ions into the membrane surrounding nerves. This prevents the initiation and conduction of impulses along the nerve, which results in an anesthetic effect. Lidocaine belongs to the class of medicines known as class-1b antiarrhythmic drugs.

Generally, Recticare and other lidocaine creams take around 30-60 minutes to start working and may last for 1-3 hours depending on how long the cream stays on the skin.

We recommend that the best hemorrhoid wipes are medicated witch hazel wipes. Medicated witch hazel wipes from Curist, Preparation H, Tucks, T.N. Dickinson and DUDE all contain the maximum strength witch hazel (50%) that helps soothe and protect your irritated areas.

FAST, EFFECTIVE, SOOTHING RELIEF – RectiCare Advanced Hemorrhoidal Cream alleviates the pain, itch, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids while shrinking and protecting the swollen tissue.

Preparation H®, Recticare, and lidocaine creams are all considered effective medications for relieving hemorrhoid symptoms, however, they differ in how they work and how they are used. Preparation H® contains phenylephrine which is a vasoconstrictor versus Recticare, which contains lidocaine 5%, a local anesthetic.

Hydrocortisone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.

The most common adverse events were administration site reactions: burning, dermatitis, erythema, pruritus, rash, skin irritation, and vesicles.

When used sparingly and as directed, topical lidocaine is generally safe. However, misuse, overuse, or overdose can lead to a number of serious health problems and even death. Ingestion of lidocaine can cause numbness of the mouth and throat, which can lead to trouble swallowing and even choking.

Lidocaine topical lotion is an anesthetic that treats the symptoms of several conditions, like eczema, minor burns, scrapes, insect bites and hemorrhoids. This medication causes a loss of feeling in your skin and the surrounding tissues to relieve itching, pain and discomfort.