<prompt> Eutectic lignocaine-prilocaine has the following unique propeyIt causes motor blockade without sensory blockBy surface application, it can anaesthetise unbroken skinIt is not absorbed after surface applicationIt has strong vasoconstrictor action  <response>: Eutectic lidocaineprilocaine:- This is a unique preparation which can anaesthetise intact skin after surface application. Eutectic mixture refers to lowering of melting point of two solids when they are mixed. This happens when lidocaine and prilocaine are mixed in equal propoion at 25degC. The resulting oil is emulsified into water to form a cream that is applied under occlusive dressing for 1 hr before i.v. cannulation, split skin graft harvesting and other superficial procedures. Ref:-kd tripathi; pg num:-366 