Nifecaine

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  • Contains / Salt: Lidocaine (1.5 % w/w) + Nifedipine (0.3 % w/w)
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    Nifecaine Information



    Nifecaine Benefits & Uses

    Nifecaine is used to treat the following -

    Other Benefits

    Nifecaine 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: Piles
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
    • Dosage Form: Cream
    • Dosage Route: Topical
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Piles
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
    • Dosage Form: Cream
    • Dosage Route: Topical
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
    • Disease: Piles
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
    • Dosage Form: Cream
    • Dosage Route: Topical
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    2 - 12 years (Child)
    • Disease: Piles
    • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
    • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
    • Dosage Form: Cream
    • Dosage Route: Topical
    • Frequency: 3 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

    Nifecaine Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Nifecaine safe for pregnant women?


      Nifecaine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

      Mild
    • Is the use of Nifecaine safe during breastfeeding?


      Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Nifecaine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Kidneys?


      Nifecaine is completely safe for kidneys.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Liver?


      Nifecaine is rarely harmful for the liver.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Heart?


      Side effects of Nifecaine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

      Mild


    Severe Interaction of Nifecaine with Other Drugs

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

    Severe

    Moderate



    Nifecaine Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Nifecaine

    • Is this Nifecaine habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Nifecaine is addictive.

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


      No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nifecaine as you may feel sleepy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Nifecaine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


      There is no benefit of taking Nifecaine for mental disorders.

      No

    Nifecaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Nifecaine


      Nifecaine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

      Mild
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Nifecaine


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nifecaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

      Unknown


    Frequently asked Questions about Nifecaine

    Question about 5 years ago

    Is Nifecaine safe to use?

    Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

    Nifecaine 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 Nifecaine.

    Question about 5 years ago

    What is Nifecaine?

    Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

    Nifecaine is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Nifecaine 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 Nifecaine is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Nifecaine is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).

    Question about 5 years ago

    Is Nifecaine safe for children?

    Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

    According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Nifecaine should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Nifecaine 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.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Is Nifecaine used for premature ejaculation?

    Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

    Yes, Nifecaine 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.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Is Nifecaine used topically in mouth?

    Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

    Yes, Nifecaine 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.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 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

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Procardia XL® (nifedipine)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 549

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 907-909

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