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Lignox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Ointment, Injection, Gel, Spray. Local Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lignox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lignox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lignox include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Lignox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Lignox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lignox is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lignox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lignox related warnings section.
Lignox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lignox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lignox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lignox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lignox 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 Lignox safe for pregnant women?
Lignox rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Lignox safe during breastfeeding?
Lignox may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lignox on the Kidneys?
Lignox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lignox on the Liver?
Lignox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lignox on the Heart?
Side effects of Lignox rarely affect the heart.
Lignox 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 Lignox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lignox habit forming or addictive?
Lignox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lignox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lignox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lignox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lignox
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lignox to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lignox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lignox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lignox 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.
Yes, Lignox 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, Lignox 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.
Lignox is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Lignox 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 Lignox is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Lignox is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
Lignox 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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