ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lignocaine Cream 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 Lignocaine Cream to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lignocaine Cream 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 Lignocaine Cream, please inform your doctor immediately. 

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Lignocaine Cream 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.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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