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Lidfast Jelly, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Jelly. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Other than this, Lidfast Jelly has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Lidfast Jelly is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Lidfast Jelly include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Lidfast Jelly side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lidfast Jelly are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lidfast Jelly's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lidfast Jelly's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lidfast Jelly can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lidfast Jelly in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lidfast Jelly contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lidfast Jelly have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Lidfast Jelly, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lidfast 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lidfast Jelly safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lidfast.
Is the use of Lidfast Jelly safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lidfast for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lidfast Jelly on the Kidneys?
Lidfast may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lidfast Jelly on the Liver?
Side effects of Lidfast rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lidfast Jelly on the Heart?
Lidfast is rarely harmful for the heart.
Lidfast 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 Lidfast Jelly unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lidfast Jelly habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lidfast Jelly is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lidfast Jelly can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lidfast Jelly only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lidfast Jelly for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lidfast Jelly
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lidfast Jelly to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lidfast Jelly
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lidfast Jelly with alcohol.
Lidfast 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.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Lidfast should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Lidfast or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
Lidfast 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.
Yes, Lidfast 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 Lidfast, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Lidfast may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Lidfast to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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