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Oculan Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Oculan Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Oculan Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 most common side effects of Oculan Injection are Skin redness. Some other side effects of Oculan Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oculan Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Oculan Injection's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oculan Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oculan Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oculan Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oculan Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oculan Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oculan Injection 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 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Oculan Injection safe for pregnant women?
Oculan has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Oculan Injection 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 Injection on the Kidneys?
Oculan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oculan Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Oculan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oculan Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Oculan rarely affect the heart.
Oculan Injection 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 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oculan Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oculan Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oculan Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Oculan Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Oculan Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Oculan Injection
Oculan Injection 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 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oculan Injection 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