Biocaine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Biocaine have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Biocaine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Biocaine include Skin redness. Some other side effects of Biocaine have been listed ahead. These side effects of Biocaine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Biocaine is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Biocaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Biocaine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Biocaine contraindications section.
Additionally, Biocaine may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Biocaine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Biocaine 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Biocaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Biocaine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Biocaine has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Biocaine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Biocaine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Biocaine on the Kidneys?
Biocaine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Biocaine on the Liver?
Side effects of Biocaine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Biocaine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Biocaine on the heart have been reported.
Biocaine 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 Biocaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biocaine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Biocaine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Biocaine as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Biocaine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Biocaine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Biocaine
When consumed with certain foods, Biocaine may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biocaine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Biocaine with alcohol will be.
Biocaine 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 Biocaine.
Yes, Biocaine 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.
Biocaine is a local anesthetic agent which prevent the sensation of pain. It works by inhibiting the pain signal from the nerves to the brain lead to decrease pain sensation and discomfort arising due to skin irritation, sunburn or other medical conditions.
Biocaine is available as a topical solution, gel, patch, spray, and injection. It is a prescription drug, hence, one must not use it on his/her own. It should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be stored away from the reach of children and pets.
Biocaine is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Biocaine 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 Biocaine is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Biocaine is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
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