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Oculan Cream is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Other than this, Oculan Cream has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Oculan Cream depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Oculan Cream are Skin redness. Some other side effects of Oculan Cream have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oculan Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oculan Cream is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oculan Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oculan Cream related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Oculan Cream since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oculan Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oculan Cream with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oculan Cream is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oculan Cream 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oculan Cream is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Oculan Cream safe for pregnant women?
Oculan has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Oculan Cream 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 Cream on the Kidneys?
Oculan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oculan Cream on the Liver?
Side effects of Oculan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oculan Cream on the Heart?
Side effects of Oculan rarely affect the heart.
Oculan Cream 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 Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oculan Cream habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oculan Cream.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oculan Cream you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Oculan Cream should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Oculan Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Oculan Cream
Oculan Cream 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 Cream
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oculan Cream 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
