Pilenil Ointment

Pilenil Ointment is a lidocaine topical anesthetic in ointment form used to numb skin and mucous membranes and help relieve pain, burning, and itching in targeted areas. Each tube contains lidocaine in the labeled strength supplied by West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd., packaged as a strip/box of 10 tubes. Pilenil Ointment is used for local pain relief rather than whole-body pain control. Because it acts where it is applied, it is often chosen for short-term relief of minor, localized discomfort.

How it works: Lidocaine works by blocking sodium channels in nerve endings, which prevents pain signals from traveling to the brain. As an ointment, Pilenil Ointment is applied directly to the painful area so the numbing effect stays local and starts at the site of discomfort.

This Pilenil Ointment is the exact labeled ointment strength sold in 10-tube packaging, so it is meant for people who need a topical lidocaine option rather than an oral pain medicine. Compared with lower-strength lidocaine products, this ointment form may be chosen when a clinician wants focused numbing at the skin surface with direct application and a fast local feel.

• Local relief of minor skin pain
• Temporary relief of burning or itching
• Numbing before minor topical procedures
• Pain relief for irritated external areas
• Localized comfort for tender skin

• Apply a thin layer of Pilenil Ointment only to the affected area as directed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after use unless the hands are the treatment area.
• Do not apply to large areas, broken skin, deep wounds, or irritated mucosa unless your clinician specifically instructed you to do so.
• Use only the amount prescribed; more ointment does not work better and can increase side effects.
• Avoid getting the ointment in the eyes, nose, or mouth.
• If your doctor told you to cover the area, use only the type of dressing they recommended.

The dose is determined by the labeled lidocaine concentration in each tube and by the size of the area being treated. Pilenil Ointment may be applied as often as your doctor directs, but the total daily amount should stay within the maximum recommended by your prescriber and product instructions. Because lidocaine absorption can increase when used too often or over large areas, your doctor decides the safest schedule for this specific strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lidocaine may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Redness or skin irritation
• Temporary numbness at the application site
• Itching or rash at the site
• Tingling or warmth
• More local numbness if too much ointment is used

• Use only on the area your doctor recommended for Pilenil Ointment.
• Do not apply over large body areas or under tight occlusive dressings unless instructed, because more lidocaine may absorb into the body.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, heart rhythm problems, or a history of seizures.
• Avoid using other lidocaine products at the same time unless your clinician approves it.
• Do not apply to severely broken, infected, or heavily irritated skin without medical advice.
• Keep away from the eyes, lips, and inside the nose or mouth unless specifically prescribed for those areas.
• If numbness makes it hard to feel pain, protect the area from heat, pressure, or injury.

• Other lidocaine-containing products or local anesthetics
• Antiarrhythmic medicines such as mexiletine, amiodarone, or procainamide
• Medicines that can raise lidocaine levels or liver burden, including cimetidine
• Alcohol, which may worsen dizziness or other nervous system effects if significant absorption occurs
• Certain antidepressants or anticonvulsants if used in combination with other numbing agents, as advised by a clinician

Store Pilenil Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat, moisture, and children.