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Ocukane 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ocukane is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ocukane safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Ocukane.
Is the use of Ocukane safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Ocukane as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Ocukane on the Kidneys?
Ocukane rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ocukane on the Liver?
Ocukane has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ocukane on the Heart?
Side effects of Ocukane rarely affect the heart.
Ocukane 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 Ocukane unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ocukane habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ocukane has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ocukane as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ocukane should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ocukane cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ocukane
When consumed with certain foods, Ocukane may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocukane
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ocukane with alcohol will be.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Ocukane should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Ocukane or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
Ocukane is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Ocukane is available in different dosage forms such as injection, gel, spray, patch, and solution. It is mainly used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by skin irritation and sunburn. Some form of Ocukane is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Ocukane is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
Yes, Ocukane is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
Yes, Ocukane may cause an allergic reaction which might manifest as sneezing, wheezing, pruritis (severe itching of the skin), urticaria (localized swollen itchy area), episodes of angioneurotic edema (swelling of the lower layer of skin or mucous membranes and even anaphylactic shock (very severe allergic reaction). If you develop any of these symptoms while using Ocukane, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Ocukane is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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