Lidocaine/Lignocaine
Information about Lidocaine/Lignocaine
Lidocaine/Lignocaine Uses
Lidocaine/Lignocaine is used for local anesthesia and Arrhythmias.
How Lidocaine/Lignocaine works
Lidocaine/Lignocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain to decrease the sensation of pain.
Common side effects of Lidocaine/Lignocaine
Allergic reaction, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Lidocaine/Lignocaine
Expert advice for Lidocaine/Lignocaine
- Do not use more quantity of lidocaine than recommended as this may culminate into excessive absorption of drug causing serious side effects, such as fits.
- 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 give this medicine to children under the age of 12 years.
- Do not apply more frequently than every 3 hours.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
- Consult your doctor before taking lignocaine if you are pregnant or lactating.