Dolocaine Cream 5gm
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Lignocaine 25 mg+Prilocaine 25 mg
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAMDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is a combination of Lignocaine and Prilocaine which belongs to the group of medicines called Local Anesthetic agents. It is used to cause temporary numbness (loss of pain sensation) of the normal intact skin and genital mucosal membranes when applied topically. It is primarily used to abolish pain signals prior to surgical and diagnostic procedures on the skin and genital areas (such as during insertion of needles or catheters, during certain painful vaccinations (such as MMR, flu, hepatitis, DPT), during minor surgeries of genital areas (such as removal of foreskin around the penis) and during laser management or other cosmetic procedures involving the skin surface). DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM can also be used to temporarily numb skin before injecting an anesthetic solution and can be used to abolish pain signals while removing dead and damaged skin/cells among patients with leg ulcers. It also provides relief from the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (red, itchy skin) in adults. DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is suitable for use both in adults and in children (including infants and newborns). It should be used only under careful medical supervision. It will be applied to you only by a doctor or nurse at skin surfaces where loss of sensation is required. Before DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is applied onto your skin, inform your doctor if you have any genetic disorders (like G6PD deficiency) or blood problems (such as methemoglobinemia). You must also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before this medicine is given to you as a precaution. DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is not suitable for use in patients with problems in ear drum. The most common
Uses
OF DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAMUsed as topical anesthesia prior to surgical and diagnostic procedures to: Cause temporary numbness of normal intact skin or genital mucous membrane Provide temporary relief from the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (such as skin rash, itching)
How It Works
DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is a local anesthetic medication. When applied topically, it blocks the flow of certain ions (sodium ions) through the nerves that causes pain sensation. As a result, it limits the transfer of pain signals from the peripheral part of the body (i.e., face, hands, legs, abdomen, pelvis, genitals or where the medicine has been applied) to the brain which ultimately leads to loss of sensation.
Directions for Use
DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM should be used only under careful medical supervision. It is strictly for external use only. It will be applied to you only by a doctor or nurse at skin surfaces where loss of sensation is required. Avoid accidental contact of this medicine with your eyes, nose, ears, mouth or anus and with damaged skin surfaces including minor cuts on the skin. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your age, body weight, health condition and sites where numbness is required in the body.
Side Effects
using DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM are paleness, redness, swelling, mild burning sensation, itching or warmth at the managed area. Consult your doctor if it bothers you. USES OF DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAMUsed as topical anesthesia prior to surgical and diagnostic procedures to: Cause temporary numbness of normal intact skin or genital mucous membrane Provide temporary relief from the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (such as skin rash, itching) HOW DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM WORKSDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is a local anesthetic medication. When applied topically, it blocks the flow of certain ions (sodium ions) through the nerves that causes pain sensation. As a result, it limits the transfer of pain signals from the peripheral part of the body (i.e., face, hands, legs, abdomen, pelvis, genitals or where the medicine has been applied) to the brain which ultimately leads to loss of sensation. DIRECTIONS FOR USEDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM should be used only under careful medical supervision. It is strictly for external use only. It will be applied to you only by a doctor or nurse at skin surfaces where loss of sensation is required. Avoid accidental contact of this medicine with your eyes, nose, ears, mouth or anus and with damaged skin surfaces including minor cuts on the skin. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your age, body weight, health condition and sites where numbness is required in the body. SIDE EFFECTS OF DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAMCOMMON application site reactions (such as paleness, redness, swelling, initial mild burning sensation, itching or warmth at the managed area) UNCOMMON skin irritation RAREContact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after using DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing, fainting) signs of methemoglobinemia (such as lack of oxygen, breathlessness)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM should be used with caution among pregnant women. Therefore, inform your doctor before application. BREASTFEEDINGDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM should be used with caution among breastfeeding women. Therefore, inform your doctor before application. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is unlikely to affect your ability for driving or handling heavy tools or machines. ALLERGYTalk to your doctor before DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is applied onto your skin, if you are allergic to lignocaine, prilocaine or to any other local anesthetic agents (such as bupivacaine). OTHERSDOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is not recommended for use if you: have cuts or bruises on the skin surface have open wound (apart from leg ulcers) have problems in ear drum (such as impaired ear drum) Before DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is applied onto your skin, inform your physician if you: have G6PD deficiency (a genetic problem) have methemoglobinemia (abnormal amount of blood components) Use in pediatrics: DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM can be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) if prescribed by the physician. However, it should not be used on the genital areas of children aged below 12 years. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before application. Use in geriatrics: DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before application.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM is applied onto your skin, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (such as digoxin, amiodarone procainamide) live vaccines (such as BCG, MMR) anti-epileptic agents (used to manage fits) Ex. phenytoin, sodium valproate, phenobarbital nitrofurantoin (a medicine used to manage urinary tract infections) sulphonamides (used to manage bacterial infections) such as sulfasalazine cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers) beta-blockers such as atenolol, propranolol, bisoprolol (used to manage high blood pressure) other local anesthetic agents (such as bupivacaine, proparacaine, ropivacaine, mepivacaine, procaine, tetracaine) Overdosage: DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM will be applied to you only by a doctor or a nurse onto the skin. Therefore, it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual side effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, tingling sensation around the mouth, numbness of tongue, abnormal taste or ringing in the ears, contact your doctor or visit the nearby hospital immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Lignocaine, Prilocaine Pharmacological Category : Voltage Gated Sodium Channel Blockers Therapeutic Indication : Local anesthesia Dosage Forms : Gel, Cream, Spray MORE INFORMATION Keep DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM out of reach of children Store DOLOCAINE 5GM CREAM at room temperature
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Last Updated
17 Dec 2022