Leecaine 2% Injection

Leecaine 2% Injection contains Lignocaine Hydrochloride, a local anesthetic used to numb specific areas of the body to reduce pain and discomfort during minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.

Benefits

Leecaine 2% Injection provides rapid and effective local anesthesia, helping to ensure painless medical procedures such as dental work, minor surgeries, and diagnostic interventions. It works by temporarily blocking nerve signals in the treated area.

Uses and Indications

• Local anesthesia for minor surgical procedures, including dental, oral, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Numbing of skin or oral mucous membranes to relieve pain, irritation, or itching from various conditions, including mouth ulcers.
• Reducing discomfort during invasive medical procedures like needle punctures, catheter insertions, or breathing tube placements.

The Leecaine 2% Injection contains:

• Lignocaine Hcl IP 21.3 Mg (active ingredient).
• Sodium Chloride IP 6.0 Mg.
• Methylparaben IP 1.0 Mg.

Dosage and Administration

1. Leecaine 2% Injection must be administered by a qualified healthcare professional.
2. The dosage will be determined by the prescribing doctor based on the site of injection, the specific procedure, and the patient's response.
3. Injections should be administered slowly with frequent aspiration to prevent accidental intravascular injection.

Storage and Disposal

• Store the injection below 30°C, protected from light.
• Discard any unused portion immediately after initial use, as this product is for single use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions and Safety

• Inform your doctor about any existing kidney or liver conditions, as dose adjustments may be necessary.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while receiving this medication, as it may increase the risk of dizziness or drowsiness.
• Patients should be carefully monitored for cardiovascular and respiratory vital signs, and their state of consciousness, following the injection.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness or slowed reflexes after receiving this injection.
• This medicine is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to lidocaine or other amide-type local anesthetics, severe heart block, Stokes-Adams syndrome, or Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

Side Effects and Risks

• Common side effects may include pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site.
• Other possible effects are drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, feeling hot or cold, confusion, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, or numbness in areas where the medicine was accidentally applied.
• Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe anxiety, tremors, convulsions, slow heartbeat, weak pulse, breathing difficulties, or a blue discoloration of the skin.

Disclaimer

Use this medicine only under the prescription and guidance of a qualified doctor or pharmacist.