Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
Salt Composition : Lidocaine(0.04)
Tube of 30ml Cream
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The most common side effects of this medicine include redness, rash, burning, and itching at the site of application. These are usually mild and short-lived. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
Before using it, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or are taking medicines for heart rhythm problems. Although medicines used on the skin are not normally affected by other medicines you should let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines to be safe. Ask your healthcare team for advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Lignocaine 4% Cream is a local anesthetic. It works on the skin by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain. This numbs the area and decreases pain sensation.
Lignocaine is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism, which appears to be limited by liver perfusion. Active metabolites may contribute to therapeutic and/or toxic effects. Disease states such as cardiac failure or drugs that alter hepatic blood flow may significantly affect lignocaine clearance.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lignocaine
Allergic reaction
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Heart block, second or third degree (without pacemaker)
Severe sinoatrial block (without pacemaker)
Serious adverse drug reaction to lidocaine or amide local anesthetics.
Lignocaine 4% Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Lignocaine 4% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Lidocaine is a class Ib antiarrhythmic agent on the Vaughan-Williams classification, and its use is indicated in the management of acute ventricular tachydysrhythmias. It also has roles as an adjuvant analgesic in managing acute and chronic pain.
Drug-Drug Interactions: LIDOCAINE may have interaction with other local anaesthetic drugs and anti-arrhythmic drugs (tocainide, mexiletine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have methemoglobinemia (abnormal methemoglobin in the blood) or heart problems such as irregular heartbeat or heart block.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
TOCAINIDE
MEXILETINE
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Lignocaine 4% Cream is prescribed to relieve itching and pain caused by scrapes, burns, rashes, bites and eczema.
Apply it over the affected area with a clean fingertip, three to four times a day or as directed by your doctor.
Do not apply it to broken or infected areas of skin, face, eyes or eyelids unless instructed to by your doctor.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Q. What is Lignocaine 4% Cream used for?
Lignocaine 4% Cream is usually applied by a healthcare professional to the area being treated or to the medical equipment as part of a medical procedure. It helps to numb the area and reduces the discomfort associated with the insertion of medical instruments such as needles or catheters. It also helps to reduce the pain and inflammation in conditions such as heamorrhoids (piles) and anal fissures.
Q. How long does it take for Lignocaine 4% Cream to work?
Lignocaine 4% Cream is applied at the start of a medical procedure and takes 3-5 minutes for the numbing effect to occur.
Q. Is Lignocaine 4% Cream toxic?
If Lignocaine 4% Cream is used under the supervision of a doctor or as directed by your doctor, it is generally safe to use. However, using more than what is recommended may lead to a number of serious health issues such as numbness of mouth and throat if swallowed. This can lead to difficulty swallowing and even choking.
