Radiagard is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Radiagard have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Radiagard depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Radiagard is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Radiagard is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Radiagard safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Radiagard has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Radiagard safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Radiagard for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Radiagard on the Kidneys?
Radiagard rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Radiagard on the Liver?
Side effects of Radiagard rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Radiagard on the Heart?
Radiagard may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Radiagard 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 Radiagard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Radiagard habit forming or addictive?
Radiagard does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Radiagard , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Radiagard can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Radiagard is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Radiagard in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Radiagard
Radiagard may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Radiagard
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Radiagard and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Radiagard 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 Radiagard , please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Radiagard 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.
Radiagard is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Radiagard 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 Radiagard is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Radiagard is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
Yes, Radiagard 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, Radiagard 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.
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