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Lox Jelly, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Jelly. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Lox Jelly have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Lox Jelly is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Lox Jelly include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lox Jelly can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lox Jelly normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Lox Jelly's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Lox Jelly's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lox Jelly related warnings section.
Lox Jelly is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lox Jelly contraindications section.
Additionally, Lox Jelly may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Lox Jelly, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lox Jelly is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Lox Jelly safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lox 2%.
Is the use of Lox Jelly safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lox 2% as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lox Jelly on the Kidneys?
Lox 2% has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lox Jelly on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lox 2% on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lox Jelly on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lox 2% on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lox Jelly unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lox Jelly habit forming or addictive?
Lox Jelly does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lox Jelly as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lox Jelly should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lox Jelly is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lox Jelly
Some foods when eaten with Lox Jelly can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lox Jelly
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lox Jelly and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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