Meclofenamate Sodium and Prilo Patch

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

  Meclomen

Consider potential benefits and risks of meclofenamate sodium therapy as well as alternative therapies before initiating therapy with the drug. Use lowest effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with the patient’s treatment goals.

Symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Has been used with some success in a limited number of adults with ankylosing spondylitis or acute gouty arthritis.

Has been used in a limited number of patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Relief of mild to moderate pain in adults.

Treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

Treatment of idiopathic menorrhagia. Use only for heavy menstrual flow that is idiopathic (i.e., no underlying pathophysiologic cause can be identified); do not use for the management of spotting or bleeding that occurs between menstrual cycles.

Use for primary dysmenorrhea or idiopathic menorrhagia only when the potential benefits justify the possible risks.

• Generic Name: lidocaine / prilocaine topical
• Dosage Forms: kit
• Other Brand Names: Emla, Emla Anesthetic Disc, Livixil Pak, AgonEaze, Prizopak, LiproZonePak, Medolor Pak, Anodyne LPT

Lidocaine and prilocaine are local anesthetics (numbing medicines). They work by blocking nerve signals in your body.

Lidocaine and prilocaine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to numb the skin or surfaces of the penis or vagina. lidocaine and prilocaine topical is used to prepare you for minor surgery or medical procedures on these areas.

Lidocaine and prilocaine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.