Viveta Cream
Lidocaine (7% w/w) + Tetracaine (7% w/w)
by Ajanta Pharma Ltd
tube of 5 gm Cream
About this medicine
Viveta Cream is a local anesthetic. It is used to numb tissues in a specific area. It acts by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This action helps in decreasing the pain sensation. Viveta Cream should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Generally, you should use the smallest amount needed to relieve your symptoms. Do not use it more often or longer than advised by your doctor. Avoid covering the treated area with bandages or tight clothing as it may increase the chance of side effects. This medicine may cause few common side effects such as swelling, application site redness, and skin discoloration. If you experience any such side effects that bothers you and do not go away, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders such as kidney or liver disease. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Uses
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
Benefits
In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Viveta Cream is a local anesthetic that stops pain by producing a feeling of numbness at the site of application. It is applied to the skin before starting a surgery to decrease pain from the procedure. It works quite fast and effectively. Some of the other benefits of Viveta Cream are ease of application and removal.
How it works
Viveta Cream is a combination of two medicines: Lidocaine and Tetracaine. They work by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Common side effects
- Swelling
- Application site redness
- Skin discoloration
Safety advice
- AlcoholNONE
- No interaction found/established
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Viveta Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Viveta Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingNONE
- No interaction found/established
- KidneyNONE
- No interaction found/established
- LiverNONE
- No interaction found/established
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Salt composition
- Lidocaine (7% w/w) + Tetracaine (7% w/w)
- Pack
- tube of 5 gm Cream
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Storage
- Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.