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Gesicain Jelly, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Jelly. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Gesicain Jelly also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gesicain Jelly. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Gesicain Jelly include Skin redness. Some other side effects of Gesicain Jelly have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gesicain Jelly are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Gesicain Jelly's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Gesicain Jelly's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gesicain Jelly is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gesicain Jelly contraindications section.
Additionally, Gesicain Jelly may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gesicain Jelly is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gesicain 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gesicain Jelly is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gesicain Jelly safe for pregnant women?
Gesicain has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Gesicain Jelly safe during breastfeeding?
Gesicain has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gesicain Jelly on the Kidneys?
Gesicain may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gesicain Jelly on the Liver?
Side effects of Gesicain rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Gesicain Jelly on the Heart?
Side effects of Gesicain rarely affect the heart.
Gesicain Jelly should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gesicain Jelly unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gesicain Jelly habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gesicain Jelly is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gesicain Jelly, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gesicain Jelly can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gesicain Jelly should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gesicain Jelly in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gesicain Jelly
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Gesicain Jelly to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gesicain Jelly
Information about the interaction of Gesicain Jelly and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Gesicain is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Gesicain 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 Gesicain is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Gesicain is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
Yes, Gesicain is used topically for producing an anesthetic effect (Prevent pain) on the irritated or inflamed mucous membranes of mouth and pharynx. It is also used for minimizing gagging during X-ray procedure and dental impressions.
Yes, Gesicain 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 Gesicain, please inform your doctor immediately.
Gesicain 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.
No, Gesicain 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.
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