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Nifecaine 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 Nifecaine safe for pregnant women?
Nifecaine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Nifecaine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Nifecaine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Kidneys?
Nifecaine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Liver?
Nifecaine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Heart?
Side effects of Nifecaine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Nifecaine 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 Nifecaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nifecaine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nifecaine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nifecaine as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Nifecaine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nifecaine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nifecaine
Nifecaine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nifecaine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nifecaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Nifecaine 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 Nifecaine.
Nifecaine is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Nifecaine is available in different dosage forms such as injection, gel, spray, patch, and solution. It is mainly used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by skin irritation and sunburn. Some form of Nifecaine is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Nifecaine is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Nifecaine should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Nifecaine 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, Nifecaine is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
Yes, Nifecaine 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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