Numbing gels are invaluable allies in alleviating discomfort during minor medical procedures or injections. They work by desensitizing the area, making the experience more tolerable. Do you know why certain numbing gels appear to be more effective than others? One crucial component that can significantly impact efficacy is phenylephrine.
Phenylephrine For Numbing
Phenylephrine is often used as a decongestant. It is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds and allergies. It is found in popular over-the-counter medications like Mucinex, Sudafed, and Afrin. In numbing gels, however, it plays a different role. Here’s what it does:
- Constricts Blood Vessels: Phenylephrine helps narrow blood vessels in the area where the gel is applied. This reduces blood flow, which can enhance the numbing effect of lidocaine and tetracaine.
- Reduces Bleeding: The constricting effect of phenylephrine can also minimize bleeding during minor procedures.
- Inflammatory: It provides reduced swelling and inflammation, creating a more pleasurable experience with reduced recovery symptoms.
Preston’s Numbing Gel With Phenylephrine
Preston’s Pharmacy’s Numbing Gel contains three ingredients: Lidocaine 23%, Tetracaine 7%, and Phenylephrine 2%. Lidocaine is a powerhouse ingredient that is responsible for numbing the targeted area. Its rapid onset ensures you’ll remain blissfully unaware of any discomfort throughout your procedure. Tetracaine is another numbing powerhouse, that when teaming up with Lidocaine, it guarantees a pain-free experience. Phenylephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, meaning it contracts your blood vessels, ensuring the numbing agents stay in the localized area. It also provides an improved recovery, reducing excess bleeding and inflammation.
Research has proven that this combination of drugs work. This formulation is meticulously crafted, with precision in the concentrations of these drugs. With the addition of Phenylephrine, this numbing gel is sure to last the entire procedure, with patient comfort from start to finish.
