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Wocaine Gel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Wocaine Gel have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Wocaine Gel. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Wocaine Gel include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Wocaine Gel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Wocaine Gel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Wocaine Gel's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Wocaine Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Wocaine Gel related warnings section.
Wocaine Gel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Wocaine Gel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Wocaine Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Wocaine Gel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Wocaine Gel 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 Wocaine Gel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Wocaine Gel safe for pregnant women?
Wocaine rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Wocaine Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Wocaine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Wocaine Gel on the Kidneys?
Wocaine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wocaine Gel on the Liver?
Side effects of Wocaine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Wocaine Gel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Wocaine on the heart have been reported.
Wocaine Gel 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 Wocaine Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wocaine Gel habit forming or addictive?
Wocaine Gel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Wocaine Gel can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Wocaine Gel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Wocaine Gel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Wocaine Gel
Taking Wocaine Gel with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wocaine Gel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Wocaine Gel.
Wocaine is a local anesthetic agent. It should be used strictly under the recommendation of a doctor. You must use it for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Wocaine is a local anesthetic which is used to cause numbness and block pain. It is safe as long as one uses it under the medical supervision, however, if misused or overused, it can cause serious side effects such as seizure, slow breathing, severe burning, and irritation. Therefore, one must follow the instructions of a doctor completely while using Wocaine.
Yes, Wocaine may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Wocaine to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
Yes, Wocaine 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, Wocaine is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
