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Sufrate La, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Other than this, Sufrate La has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sufrate La. 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.
The most common side effects of Sufrate La are Skin redness, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sufrate La can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sufrate La are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Sufrate La has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Sufrate La's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sufrate La related warnings section.
Sufrate La can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sufrate La in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease, Liver Disease. The section on Sufrate La contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Sufrate La with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sufrate La is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sufrate La 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Sufrate La safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Sufrate LA during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Sufrate La safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Sufrate LA for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Sufrate La on the Kidneys?
Sufrate LA rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sufrate La on the Liver?
Sufrate LA is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sufrate La on the Heart?
Using Sufrate LA does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sufrate La should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sufrate La unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sufrate La habit forming or addictive?
Sufrate La is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Sufrate La
Taking Sufrate La with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sufrate La
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sufrate La with alcohol.
Sufrate LA is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Sufrate LA 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 Sufrate LA is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Sufrate LA is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Sufrate LA should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Sufrate LA 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.
No, Sufrate LA 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.
Sufrate LA 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.
Yes, Sufrate LA may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Sufrate LA to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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