Prescription Required
Avoid this medication if:
Consult your doctor if:
Be careful about:
This medicine is used as local anesthesia, to prevent and relieve pain during certain medical procedures and it is also used to numb the lining of the mouth, throat, or nose before certain medical procedures.
Patients using this medication may at times experience dizziness. confusion. convulsions. and depressed respiratory rate. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
No definite data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Lactation
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consut your doctor for advice.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
Elderly patients and patients with renal (kidney), hepatic (liver) impairment, hypotension (low blood pressure), severe shock, epilepsy (brain disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures), myasthenia gravis (muscular disorder where there is a serious muscle weakness), porphyria (a group of liver disorders, negatively affecting the skin or nervous system), respiratory impairment, sinus bradycardia (slow heart beat) or any form of heart block should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
It is contraindicated in complete heart block and hypovolemia (decrease in volume of blood in the body).
How long does this medication take to work?
It is applied at the start of the procedure and takes 3-5 minutes for the numbing effect to occur.
How often can you apply this gel?
Adults -Apply to the affected area 3 or 4 times a day Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your healthcare provider
How does this medication work?
This medication works by blocking nerve signals in your body
What to do if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next dose at the regular time
How do I store this medication?
Store at room temperature and keep away from children.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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