Generic Name
Lignocaine Hcl (lidocaine Hcl)Packs Price
- Inj 1%:2 Ampx100: 170.00: 200.00
Astelig
Therapeutic Group
AnaestheticIndication Dosage
Infiltration Anaesthesia:
By Local Infiltration:
- Adult: Dose To Be Given According To Patient's Weight And Nature Of Procedure; Max. 200 Mg, Maximum Dose500mg If Given In Solutions Containing Adrenaline
Intravenous Regional Anaesthesia And Nerve Block:
By Regional Administration:
- Adult: See Literature
Pain Relief (in Anal Fissures, Haemorrhoids, Pruritus Ani, Pruritus Vulvae, Herpes Zoster, Or Herpes Labialis), Lubricant In Cystoscopy, Lubricant In Proctoscopy:
Topical Application:
- Adult: Apply Topical Jelly/Oint/cream/solution 1-2 Ml As Required, Avoid Long-term Use
Sore Nipples From Breastfeeding
Topical Application:
- Adult: Apply Topical Jelly/Oint/cream/solution 1-2 Ml Using Gauze And Wash Off Immediately Before Next Feed
Anaesthesia Before Venous Cannulation Or Venipuncture:
Topical Application:
- Adult & Children Above 1 Yr: Apply 1-2.5 G Cream, Apply a Thick Layer To a Small Area(2.5 Cm 62.5 Cm) Of Non-irritated Skin At Least 30 Minutes Before Procedure; May Be Applied Under An Occlusive Dressing; Max Application Time 5 Hours, Remove Cream With Gauze And Perform Procedure After Approximately 5 Minutes
- Children 1-2 Months: Apply Up To 1 G Cream, Apply a Thick Layer To a Small Area (2.5 Cm 62.5 Cm) Of Non-irritated Skin At Least 30 Minutes Before Procedure; May Be Applied Under An Occlusive Dressing; Max. Application Time 60 Minutes, Remove Cream With Gauze And Perform Procedure After Approximately 5 Minutes;
- 3-11 Months: Apply Up To 1 G, Apply Thick Layer To Small Area (2.5 Cm62.5 Cm) Of Non-irritated Skin At Least 30 Minutes Before Procedure; May Be Applied Under An Occlusive Dressing; Max Application Time4 Hours, Remove Cream With Gauze And Perform Procedure After Approximately 5 Minutes
Postherpetic Neuralgia:
Topical Application:
- Adult: Apply Plaster Once Daily For Up To 12 Hours, Followed By A 12-hour Plaster-free Period; Discontinue If No response After 4 Weeks, To Be Applied To Intact, Dry,non-hairy, Non-irritated Skin, Up To 3 Plasters May Beused To Cover Large Areas; Plasters May Be Cut
During Delivery In Obstetrics:
Topical Application:
- Adult: Spray Up To 20 Doses
Content
- Gel /Jelly 1% & 2%: Pergm: Lignocaine Hci Anhydrous 10mg /20mg (1% & 2% W/v).
- Inj 1% & 2%: Lignocaine Hci Anhydrous 10mg (1% W /v) /20mg (2% W/v).
- Topical Solution 2% & 4%: Lignocaine Hci Anhydrous 20mg(2% W/v) /40mg (4% W/v).
Pregnancy
Not Known To Be Harmful
Stability
- Local Anaesthetic
Contra Indications
- When Used By Regional Administration: Atrioventricular Block, Application To The Middle Ear (risk Of Ototoxicity), Avoid Injection Into Infected Or Inflamed Tissues, Preparationscontaining Preservatives Should Not Be Used For Caudal,epidural, Or Spinal Block, Or For Intravenous Regional Anaesthesia (bier's Block), Severe Myocardial Depression Topical Application: Should Not Be Applied To Damaged Skin, Sino-atrialdisorders
Precautions
- When Used By Regional Administration: Atrioventricular Block, Application To The Middle Ear (risk Of Ototoxicity), Avoid Injection Into Infected Or Inflamed Tissues, Preparationscontaining Preservatives Should Not Be Used For Caudal,epidural, Or Spinal Block, Or For Intravenous Regional Anaesthesia (bier's Block), Severe Myocardial Depression Topical Application: Should Not Be Applied To Damaged Skin, Sino-atrialdisorders
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- When Used By Regional Administration: Bradycardia And Hypotension (may Leadto Cardiac Arrest)
- confusion
- Convulsions
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- paraesthesia
- Respiratory Depression.
- Rare: Anaphylaxis
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Author
Shahid Arif