This chemical is used most frequently as a topical anesthetic.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Inform your primary care physician of your allergies.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
Xylonest
N-(2-Methylphenyl)-2-(propylamino)-propanamide
2-(Propylamino)-o-propionotoluidide
N-(a-propylaminopropionyl)-o-toluidine
a-propylamino-2-methylpropionanilide
Propitocaine
Citanest
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Local anesthetic
Suppositories
Topical medications
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.