Dibucaine and Ivacaftor

• Generic Name: dibucaine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dibucaine, Nupercainal, Rectacaine

Dibucaine is an anesthetic, or numbing medicine.

Dibucaine (for the skin) is used to treat minor pain and itching caused by minor cuts or burns, insect bites or stings, sunburn, or other skin irritations.

Dibucaine is also used to relieve rectal pain and itching caused by hemorrhoids or other rectal irritations.

Dibucaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ivacaftor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kalydeco

Ivacaftor is used to treat cystic fibrosis in adults and children who are at least 6 months old and weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

Ivacaftor is for use only in patients with a specific gene mutation related to cystic fibrosis. Before you take ivacaftor, you may need a medical test to make sure you have this gene mutation.

Ivacaftor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.