Lidocam Information

Lidocam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Mouthwash, Liquid. Other than this, Lidocam has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lidocam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Lidocam include Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lidocam as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lidocam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Lidocam's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lidocam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lidocam is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lidocam are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Lidocam may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lidocam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Lidocam Benefits & Uses
Lidocam Dosage & How to Take
Lidocam Side Effects
Lidocam Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lidocam with Other Drugs
Lidocam Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lidocam
Lidocam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lidocam Benefits & Uses

Lidocam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Throat Infection
Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)

Lidocam Dosage & How to Take

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

Lidocam Related Warnings

Is the use of Lidocam safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Lidocam has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Lidocam safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Lidocam on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Lidocam on the Kidneys?

Lidocam rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lidocam on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lidocam on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lidocam on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lidocam on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Lidocam with Other Drugs

Lidocam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Lidocam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lidocam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Infections
Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Burns
Eczema
Liver Disease
Burning Eyes

Frequently asked Questions about Lidocam

Is this Lidocam habit forming or addictive?

Lidocam does not cause addiction.

Lidocam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lidocam

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lidocam to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lidocam

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lidocam with alcohol.