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Lignocare is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Lignocare have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lignocare depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lignocare include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Lignocare side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lignocare are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Lignocare's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. In addition, Lignocare's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lignocare related warnings section.
Lignocare can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lignocare in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lignocare are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lignocare may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lignocare is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lignocare is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lignocare safe for pregnant women?
Lignocare has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lignocare safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lignocare as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lignocare on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lignocare on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lignocare on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lignocare on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lignocare on the Heart?
Side effects of Lignocare rarely affect the heart.
Lignocare should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lignocare unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lignocare habit forming or addictive?
Lignocare is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lignocare you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lignocare is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lignocare for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lignocare
Lignocare may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lignocare
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lignocare with alcohol.
Yes, Lignocare is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Lignocare should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Lignocare or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
Yes, Lignocare may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Lignocare to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
Yes, Lignocare is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
Lignocare is a local anesthetic which is used to cause numbness and block pain. It is safe as long as one uses it under the medical supervision, however, if misused or overused, it can cause serious side effects such as seizure, slow breathing, severe burning, and irritation. Therefore, one must follow the instructions of a doctor completely while using Lignocare.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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