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Lox Spray is a prescription drug, available for use as Spray. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Other than this, Lox Spray has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Lox Spray is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Lox Spray include Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Lox Spray side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lox Spray are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lox Spray has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lox Spray related warnings talks about Lox Spray's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lox Spray can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lox Spray in conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lox Spray are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Lox Spray may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lox Spray, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lox Spray 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lox Spray is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lox Spray safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Lox 2%.
Is the use of Lox Spray safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Lox 2% as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Lox Spray on the Kidneys?
Lox 2% has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lox Spray on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Lox 2% on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Lox Spray on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Lox 2% on the heart have been reported.
Lox Spray 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 Lox Spray unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lox Spray habit forming or addictive?
Lox Spray does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lox Spray as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lox Spray should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lox Spray is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lox Spray
Some foods when eaten with Lox Spray can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lox Spray
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lox Spray and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lox 2% is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Lox 2% should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Lox 2% 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.
Yes, Lox 2% is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
Yes, Lox 2% 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 Lox 2% to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
Yes, Lox 2% 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 Lox 2%, please inform your doctor immediately.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 366
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