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Introduction About LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION contains Lignocaine which belongs to the group of medicines called Local Anaesthetics. It is used to cause numbness in the oral cavity. It provides pain relief and reduces discomfort in the oral cavity when the mucosal membranes of the mouth or the throat have been inflamed, irritated, or infected.
It also anesthetizes the oral cavity, respiratory tract, and digestive tract prior to the insertion of catheters or certain instruments used during diagnostic procedures (such as bronchoscopy or esophagoscopy). It also helps in managing gag reflux (vomiting sensation) that occurs during dental procedures (such as X-rays of the oral cavity or dental impressions).
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION may also help in reducing pain and discomfort that is associated with problems of the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as esophagitis (inflammation of the food pipe).
Following the administration of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, avoid oral foods or chewing gums for at least 60 minutes or until sensation comes back in your mouth. This is because you may experience trouble swallowing or accidentally bite your tongue or cheek muscles during this period. Do not drink water or other fluids after applying LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, as it may reduce its anaesthetic effects.
Before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have a severe injury or bleeding in the mouth, throat, or epilepsy before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION.
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. The most common side effects of using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION are irritation or itching at the site of application, which is usually mild and disappears once the anaesthetic effect begins. However, consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Uses Of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION
It is used to:
- Cause numbness of the mouth, throat, respiratory tract, or digestive tract
- Relieve pain, discomfort, irritation, and inflammation of the mouth, throat (pharynx), or esophagus
- Prevent gag reflux (vomiting sensation) during dental procedures
How LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION Works
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION is a local anaesthetic agent. It reduces pain sensation and causes numbness in body parts by blocking the flow of certain ions (sodium ions) through the nerves that cause pain sensation. As a result, it limits the transfer of pain signals from the peripheral part of the body (i.e., the face, hands, legs, abdomen, pelvis, or where the medicine has been applied) to the brain, which ultimately leads to loss of sensation.
How to use LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used under proper medical supervision. It is usually administered by the physician after proper dilutions. However, it may also be self-administered by the patient if instructed by the doctor.
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION is for oral topical use only where patients may be advised to swish or gargle the medicine within the mouth followed by spitting out. However, your doctor may also ask you to swallow the medicine if numbness of the throat or respiratory/digestive tract is involved.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy, or frequency of administration for you depending upon your age, body weight, health condition, and sites where numbness is required in the body.
Side Effects Of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION
Common
- itching or irritation at the site of application
- feeling dizzy or drowsy
- slow heartbeat, low blood pressure
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION:
- allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue causing difficulty breathing or swallowing)
- lethargy, difficulty, or inability to breathe
- signs of methemoglobinemia (such as pale, grey, or bluish discoloration of the skin, headache, abnormal or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, tiredness, etc.)
- dizziness or drowsiness along with numbness of the tongue, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, vomiting, a very slow heartbeat, feeling faint, nervousness, unusual sweating, trembling, or seizures
How To Manage Side Effects
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Avoid standing or walking while you are feeling dizzy. Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Consult your doctor if you continue to feel dizzy for a prolonged period of time.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Consult your doctorLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Breastfeeding
Consult your doctorLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used for breastfeeding women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION if you are breastfeeding.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION does not affect your ability to drive or operate any heavy tools or machines when used at prescribed doses.
Kidney
Use with CautionLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, inform your doctor before using it.
Liver
Use with CautionLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, inform your doctor before using it.
Allergy
ContraindicatedInform your doctor before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION if you are allergic to lignocaine.
Heart Disease
Use with CautionLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as abnormal or slow heartbeat, heart block, cardiac arrest, etc.). Therefore, inform your doctor before using it.
Use In Pediatrics
Consult your doctorLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION can be used in children and adolescents (aged between 3-18 years). It should be used in children aged below 3 years only if prescribed by the physician. Your doctor will prescribe a suitable dose for your child based on their age, body weight, health condition, and capacity for spitting and swallowing. It is generally not used to soothe teething pain in infants. However, consult your doctor for advice.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with CautionLOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used with caution with elderly patients. Your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose for you based on your age, body weight, and sites where numbness is required in the body.
Others
Before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, inform your physician if you:
- have a severe injury or bleeding in the mouth or throat
- have epilepsy (fits)
- have severe shock (sudden loss of blood flow in the body)
- have an acute illness or infection (sepsis)
- have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells).
- have methemoglobinemia (build up toxic proteins in the blood)
- have porphyria (an inherited blood disorder)
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, such as:
- other local anaesthetic agents (such as benzocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine, tetracaine, ropivacaine, prilocaine, and procaine)
- nitrates (such as nitric oxide, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, and nitrous oxide) used to manage chest pain
- medicines used to manage arrythmia (such as quinidine, digoxin, amiodarone, and mexiletine)
- medicines used to manage cancer (such as cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, and rasburicase)
- medicines used to manage bacterial infections (such as nitrofurantoin, dapsone, para-aminosalicylic acid, and sulfasalazine)
- chloroquine and primaquine (used to manage malarial infections)
- medicines used to manage epilepsy (such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, and sodium valproate)
- paracetamol (used to relieve pain and swelling)
- metoclopramide (used to manage nausea and vomiting)
- propranolol (used to manage high blood pressure)
- cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers)
- fluvoxamine (used to manage depression)
B. Drug-Food interaction:
Avoid eating foods or drinking water after applying LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, as it may reduce its anaesthetic effects.
Overdosage:
If you accidentally ingested more LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, contact your doctor immediately or visit a nearby hospital immediately. Symptoms of overdosage might include prolonged numbness around the mouth or lips, dizziness, blurred vision, fits, or sleepiness.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Lignocaine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Voltage Gated Sodium Channel Blockers |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Local anesthesia |
| Dosage Forms | : | Injection, Gel, Cream, Ointment, Jelly, Topical Solution, Spray, Oral solution, Plaster |
More Information
- Keep LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION out of reach of children
- Store LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION at room temperature
FAQs About LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION
Q: How long will it take for LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION to induce numbness?
A: It may take around 5 minutes for LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION to create numbness. However, this period may vary from person-to-person based on the dose and amount of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION that is administered to you.
Q: How long do the effects of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION last in the body?
A: The effects of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION may last for about 20–30 minutes after application. However, the recovery period may vary from person-to-person based on the dose and amount of the LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION applied.
Q: What is the use of LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION?
A: LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION is used to cause numbness of the oral cavity, respiratory tract, and digestive tract, which may be helpful in reducing pain, inflammation, or discomfort of the mouth, throat, or esophagus, reducing gagging during dental procedures, and causing loss of sensation in patients prior to the insertion of catheters or instruments meant for diagnostic procedures (such as bronchoscopy or esophagoscopy).
Q: How do I use LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION?
A: LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used under proper medical supervision. It is usually administered by the physician after proper dilutions. However, it may also be self-administered by the patients if instructed by the doctor. LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION is for oral topical use or can be swallowed if necessary. Strictly follow the instructions mentioned by the doctor in the case of self-administration.
Q: Can LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION be used with children?
A: Yes. LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION can be used in children and adolescents (aged between 3-18 years). It should be used in children aged below 3 years only if prescribed by the physician.
Q: Can LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION be swallowed?
A: Yes. Your doctor may also ask you to swallow the medicine if numbness of the throat or respiratory/digestive tract is involved.
Q: Can you drink water while consuming LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION?
A: Avoid eating foods or drinking water or other fluids after applying LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION, as it may reduce its anaesthetic effects.
Q: How often can we use LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION?
A: LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used as instructed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, health condition, and sites where numbness is required in the body.
Q: Can LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION be used in infants?
LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION should be used in children aged below 3 years only if prescribed by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before use.
Q: Will LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION cause sleepiness?
A: LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION may cause sleepiness when used more than the recommended dosage. It may also happen if you apply this medicine more frequently over a shorter period of time. In such cases, consult your doctor for advice.
Q: Can LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION be used to reduce gagging?
A: LOX VISCOUS 2% ORAL SOLUTION is used to manage gagging sensations during dental procedures.
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