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Oculan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Cream. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Oculan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Oculan 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Oculan include Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oculan as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Oculan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Oculan's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Oculan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oculan related warnings section.
Oculan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oculan in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Oculan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Oculan may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oculan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oculan 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oculan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Oculan safe for pregnant women?
Oculan has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Oculan safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Oculan for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oculan on the Kidneys?
Oculan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oculan on the Liver?
Side effects of Oculan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oculan on the Heart?
Side effects of Oculan rarely affect the heart.
Oculan 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 Oculan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oculan habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oculan.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oculan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Oculan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Oculan in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Oculan
Oculan may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oculan
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oculan with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 771-775