Cinchocaine

Information about Cinchocaine

Cinchocaine uses

Cinchocaine is used in the treatment of local anesthesia, Arrhythmia, piles and mouth ulcers.

How cinchocaine works

Cinchocaine belongs to a category of drugs called as local anesthetics. It works by blocking function of certain nerves that are responsible for pain perception at a particular part of the body when applied over that area.

Common side effects of cinchocaine

Allergic reaction, Thinning of skin

Available Medicine for Cinchocaine

    Expert advice for Cinchocaine

    • Do not use the ointment on other body parts except the anal region.
    • Do not use the ointment for more than 7 days.
    • Do not use waterproof dressing to cover the area on which the ointment is applied.
    • Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.

    Frequently asked questions for Cinchocaine

    Cinchocaine

    Q. What is cinchocaine used for?
    Cinchocaine is used to treat hemorrhoids (piles), pruritus (itching of anal canal) or in the diagnosis of deficiency of an enzyme called as butrylcholinesterase
    Q. How does cinchocaine work?
    Cinchocaine works by blocking certain nerves that are responsible for causing pain at a particular area
    Q. What is cinchocaine and prednisolone?
    Cinchocaine is a local anesthetic while prednisolone is a steroid (used to reduce inflammation). They are commonly used in combination to treat hemorrhoids or pruritus in anal canal.

    Content on this page was last updated on 04 December, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)