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Alocaine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Alocaine have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Alocaine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Alocaine are Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Alocaine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alocaine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alocaine is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Alocaine related warnings talks about Alocaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Alocaine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Alocaine contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Alocaine may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alocaine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Alocaine 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Alocaine safe for pregnant women?
Alocaine rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Alocaine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Alocaine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Alocaine on the Kidneys?
Alocaine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alocaine on the Liver?
Alocaine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Alocaine on the Heart?
Side effects of Alocaine rarely affect the heart.
Alocaine 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 Alocaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alocaine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alocaine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alocaine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alocaine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alocaine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alocaine
Some foods when eaten with Alocaine can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alocaine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alocaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Alocaine is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
Alocaine 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 Alocaine.
No, Alocaine is not a narcotic. It is a local anesthetic agent which is used to cause numbness and block pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf, and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, and morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Yes, Alocaine 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, Alocaine may cause an allergic reaction which might manifest as sneezing, wheezing, pruritis (severe itching of the skin), urticaria (localized swollen itchy area), episodes of angioneurotic edema (swelling of the lower layer of skin or mucous membranes and even anaphylactic shock (very severe allergic reaction). If you develop any of these symptoms while using Alocaine, please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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