Fidonal Cream, Lidocaine/ Nifedipine

Lidocaine Topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by anal fissure, piles, local anesthesia, sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, or burns and mouth sores.

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic or also known as a numbing medication. Lidocaine works by blocking nerve signals from the nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Patients who take Lidocaine Topical may suffer from such side effects;

Abnormal sensation,
Application site swelling,
Skin redness

Nifedipine Topical is used in the treatment of anal fissures.

Nifedipine is known as a calcium channel blocker. Nifedipine topical works in the treatment of anal fissure by blocking the action of calcium on blood vessels of anus. As a result, blood vessels are relaxed which allows fissures to heal and nifedipine also relieves pain.

Some of the potential side effects of Nifedipine Topical can include the symptoms below;

Bloating,
Swelling,
Cough,
Difficult breathing,
Dizziness,
Irregular heartbeat,
Headache,
Muscle cramps,
Rapid weight gain