
Product overview
Active Ingredients / Composition
- Lidocaine IP 7.5 mg + Prilocaine IP 2.5 mg per dose (3 sprays) -- a dual local-anesthetic combination, confirmed consistently across the Durex India official site and multiple pharmacy retailers
- Excipients and propellant (quantity sufficient) -- the full excipient/propellant list is not publicly disclosed by the manufacturer beyond this general statement
- Manufactured by Pontika Aerotech Limited, Himachal Pradesh, India, for Reckitt Benckiser (Durex)
Indications
- Marketed to help delay climax/premature ejaculation in adult men by temporarily reducing penile sensitivity
- Approximately 300 sprays (100 doses) per 20g bottle
Dosage & How to Use
- Apply 3 sprays (one full dose) to the glans (head) of the penis approximately 5 minutes before intercourse and allow to absorb
- Wash off the treated area after intercourse
- Maximum of 3 doses (9 sprays) in any 24-hour period, with a minimum 4-hour gap between doses
- Important: per Durex India's own guidance, this spray is not compatible with condoms -- the anesthetic can affect latex integrity and/or transfer to a partner, so it should not be used together with a condom
Side Effects & Precautions
- For external use only, and only on intact, non-irritated skin -- avoid use on broken skin, Fordyce spots, or any area showing irritation
- Discontinue use immediately if a rash, itching, or irritation develops
- Avoid contact with the eyes
- A patch test is advisable for those with sensitive skin or a history of sensitivity to local anesthetics
- Not intended for use by or on children
- Should not be used by those with methemoglobinemia, cardiac or respiratory failure, significant liver or kidney impairment, or known sensitivity to local anesthetics -- consult a doctor first if any of these apply
- Not recommended for use if the partner is pregnant or breastfeeding, since the anesthetic can transfer on contact
Storage & Safety
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight
- This is a pressurized aerosol product -- keep away from open flame and naked fire
- Keep out of reach of children
- Sourcing note: the exact catalog name "Durex Elevate Climax Delay Spray for Men" matches the naming used by Apollo Pharmacy and Truemeds (Indian pharmacy retailers); the Durex India official store lists a closely related product simply as "Durex Delay Spray for Men," with matching Lidocaine/Prilocaine composition -- treated as the same underlying formulation. The full excipient and propellant composition beyond the two active anesthetics is not disclosed by the manufacturer.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What are the active ingredients in this spray?
A: Lidocaine IP 7.5 mg and Prilocaine IP 2.5 mg per dose (3 sprays) -- a combination of two local anesthetics.
Q: How and when should I apply it?
A: Apply 3 sprays to the glans of the penis about 5 minutes before intercourse, let it absorb, and wash off the area afterward. Do not exceed 3 doses in 24 hours, with at least 4 hours between doses.
Q: Can this be used together with a condom?
A: No -- per Durex India's own guidance, this spray is not compatible with condoms and should not be used together with one.
Q: Who should avoid using this product?
A: Those with methemoglobinemia, cardiac or respiratory failure, significant liver or kidney impairment, or known sensitivity to local anesthetics should consult a doctor before use. It should not be applied to broken or irritated skin.
Q: How many sprays does one bottle contain?
A: Approximately 300 sprays (about 100 full doses) per 20g bottle.
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