Lidocaine and tetracaine Topical application and Rectiv

• Generic Name: lidocaine / tetracaine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Pliaglis, Synera

Lidocaine and tetracaine combination is used on the skin to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical or skin procedures.

Lidocaine and tetracaine combination belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. Lidocaine and tetracaine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Lidocaine and tetracaine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: rectal ointment
• Other Brand Names: Rectiv, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit

Rectiv ointment contains nitroglycerin, a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels.

Rectiv ointment is used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by chronic anal fissures (tears in the skin lining your rectum).

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