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What is Greencaine®?
Greencaine® is a topical anesthetic
gel with a microemulsion delivery system
containing lidocaine in a non -greasy
formulation, with skin permeation enhancers and
soothing agents.
What is it for?
It is
specially formulated to penetrate intact skin,
for the prevention and relief of pain caused by
minor skin irritations, minor burns, minor cuts
and insect bites.
What does it make these topical anesthetic gel unique?
- The combination of
maximum strength lidocaine (4%) with
safe and effective skin permeation enhancers
provides effective numbing action, with rapid
onset and long duration.
- Non-greasy
formula is easy to remove. Oily formulations
(such as other products in the market) can
interfere with the efficacy, make cause pigment
migration or impede adhesion of the wax.
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Gel form is easy to apply and stays in place!
Many anesthetics in the market are liquid and
are not only ineffective but tend to get into
areas where they cause trouble such as the eyes,
nostrils, etc. With Topicaine ®, the application
is very precise and convenient.
- No
prescription is required in the USA. This makes
Greencaine® much more affordable and convenient
than Topicaine®, EMLA® cream (an Astra Pharmaceuticals
prescription cream which is well known specially
among plastic surgeons and some beauty
professionals)
- Other qualities:
self-preserving action, non-irritating, with
skin soothing agents such as glycerin, jojoba
oil and aloe vera oil.
How thick does Greencaine® need to
be applied ?
A moderately thick
layer works best (1/8 of an inch thick) (that's 1-2 mm thick).
How long does it take to numb the
skin ?
As an average, the skin above
the upper lip or or eyebrows areas will be numb
enough after 30 minutes of application. Other
areas such as the legs or bikini may take
longer, 45-60 minutes.
What degree of numbness is
obtained ?
The duration of
application is the single most important factor
in predicting the degree of numbness. The longer
the application time, the deeper and more
complete the degree of analgesia.
Can it be applied around the eyes
?
It should not be applied inside the
eyes, it is not an ophthalmic product. Contact
with the eyes should be avoided. If contact with
the eyes occurs, flush the eyes with saline
solution or with water.
It has been used to
numb the skin below the lower eye lashes area
for permanent make up, and since the skin is
very thin in this area, usually good control of
the pain is achieved after 7-10 minutes of
application.
What are skin permeation
enhancers?
These are substances that
temporarily change the permeability of the
stratum corneum, allowing other substances to
cross this barrier more effectively. The
permeation enhancers used in Greencaine® are
effective yet non irritating.
Do I need a prescription to get
Greencaine®?
No prescription is
necessary. It is an over the counter (OTC)
pharmaceutical product. It contains the maximum
strength of lidocaine allowed for topical use in
the USA without a prescription.
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