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Medicines allantoin + lidocaine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can it cause an allergic reaction?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Stop using it if rash, worsening itching or irritation develops; call 999 for swelling, breathing difficulty or collapse.

Sources for this answer

Anodesyn Suppositories — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Anodesyn Ointment — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
NHS

NHS · NHS medicine guidance

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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