Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lox 2% 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 Lox 2%, please inform your doctor immediately. 

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Lox 2% is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Lox 2% 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 Lox 2% is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Lox 2% is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Lox 2% 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.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Lox 2% 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.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Lox 2% 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.