Inderal and Nupercainal

• Generic Name: propranolol
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL, Inderal, Hemangeol, InnoPran XL

Inderal (propranolol) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Inderal is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.

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

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

Dibucaine is an anesthetic, or numbing medicine.

Nupercainal (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.

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

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