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A member asked:

What are the differences between topical lidocaine 1% cream or gel and topical dibucaine 1% ointment?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Different topical: The only difference that dibucaine is a carboxamide and Lidocaine is an acetamide.

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/16/2017

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