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Biosore is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Other than this, Biosore has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Biosore depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Biosore include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Biosore can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Biosore normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Biosore has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Biosore's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Biosore is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Biosore are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Biosore with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Biosore, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Biosore 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Biosore safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Biosore.
Is the use of Biosore safe during breastfeeding?
Biosore has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Biosore on the Kidneys?
Biosore rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Biosore on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Biosore on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Biosore on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Biosore on the heart have been reported.
Biosore 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 Biosore unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biosore habit forming or addictive?
Biosore does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Biosore. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Biosore only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Biosore in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Biosore
Some foods when eaten with Biosore can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biosore
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Biosore with alcohol.
Biosore is a local anesthetic agent. It should be used strictly under the recommendation of a doctor. You must use it for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Biosore should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Biosore or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
Biosore is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Biosore 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 Biosore is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Biosore is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
Yes, Biosore 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.
Yes, Biosore 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 Biosore, please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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