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Nifecaine Benefits & Uses

Nifecaine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Local Anesthesia
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Arrhythmia
Piles (Read More - Home Remedies for Piles)
Ventricular Tachycardia
Sunburn
Burns
Pain
Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)
Premature Ejaculation (Read More - Home Remedies for Premature Ejaculation)
Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)
Angina

Nifecaine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Piles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Piles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Piles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Piles Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nifecaine Related Warnings

Is the use of Nifecaine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Nifecaine. If you are pregnant, do not take Nifecaine without a doctor's advice.

Mild
Is the use of Nifecaine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Nifecaine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Nifecaine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Mild
What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Kidneys?

Using Nifecaine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Liver?

Nifecaine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nifecaine on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Nifecaine on heart. So it is not known whether taking Nifecaine will cause side effects on heart or not.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nifecaine with Other Drugs

Nifecaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Caffeine

Moderate

Codeine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Pseudoephedrine

Nifecaine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nifecaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Burns
Eczema
Liver Disease
Burning Eyes
Heart Failure
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Nifecaine

Is this Nifecaine habit forming or addictive?

Nifecaine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Nifecaine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nifecaine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Nifecaine for mental disorders.

No

Nifecaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nifecaine

Nifecaine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Nifecaine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Nifecaine with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Nifecaine

Question over 5 years ago

Is Nifecaine safe to use?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Nifecaine 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 Nifecaine.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Nifecaine?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is Nifecaine safe for children?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Nifecaine should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Nifecaine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Nifecaine used for premature ejaculation?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Nifecaine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Nifecaine used topically in mouth?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Nifecaine 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.