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Overview
LIGNOCAD GEL GEL is a Schedule H drug.LIGNOCAD GEL GEL is composed of: LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (2 %W/V)
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking nerve signals in your body.Lidocaine injection is used to numb an area of your body to help reduce pain or discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube.It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain.Lidocaine injection is sometimes used to treat irregular heart rhythms that may signal a possible heart attack.
Usage
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Pain, Irregular HeartbeatFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for LIGNOCAD GEL GEL and its Constituents
- You should not receive lidocaine injection if you have severe heart block.
- You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to lidocaine injection.
- When used to treat heart rhythm problems, lidocaine is given as an infusion into a vein.
- Lidocaine injection can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Unless absolutely necessary, do not drive after receiving lidocaine injection.
- Avoid eating or chewing within 1 hour after lidocaine injection is used to numb your mouth or throat.
- Do not use this medicine in case of open wounds or damaged areas (especially in mouth) as this may result into excessive absorption of active ingredient.
- Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.
Common Side-Effects
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Seizure, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Ringing In Ears, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Confusion, Nausea, Vomit, Easy Bleeding, Redness, Skin IrritationDisease Interactions
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Congestive Heart Disease, Hypotension, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Heart Block, Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia, Magnesium DeficiencyTechnical Classification
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as:- GROUP I ANTIARRHYTHMICS / ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
- LOCAL INJECTABLE ANESTHETICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Available Alternatives for LIGNOCAD GEL GEL
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
LIGNOCAD GEL GEL | INR 29 for 30 GM GEL | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 %W/V |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DREP EAR-DPS | INR 35 for 5 ML EAR DROP | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 %W/V, CLOTRIMAZOLE 1 %W/V, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V |
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE | |
LIDOCAM LIQUID | INR 60 for 120ML | BENZOXONIUM CHLORIDE 2.5 MG, LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 MG/ML |
OXERUTE CRM | INR 99 for 30 GM CREAM | ZINC OXIDE 5 %W/W, LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 %W/W, TROXERUTIN 2 %W/W, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.1 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 0.25 %W/W, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.25 %W/W |
QUADRAJEL GEL | INR 39.9 for 15 GM GEL | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 1 %W/W |