Dibucaine Benefits & Uses

Dibucaine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ear Pain

Dibucaine 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
Adult	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anesthesia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dibucaine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dibucaine safe for pregnant women?

Dibucaine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dibucaine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Dibucaine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Dibucaine on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Dibucaine on the Kidneys?

Dibucaine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dibucaine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Dibucaine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dibucaine on the Heart?

Dibucaine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dibucaine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Prilocaine,Lidocaine

Dibucaine Contraindications

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

Infections
Eye Disorders
Liver Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Allergy
Burns

Frequently asked Questions about Dibucaine

Is this Dibucaine habit forming or addictive?

Dibucaine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Dibucaine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Dibucaine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Dibucaine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dibucaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dibucaine

Taking Dibucaine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dibucaine

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 367

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