How does it work?

This preparation contains two active ingredients, lignocaine hydrochloride and chlorhexidine gluconate. Lignocaine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines known as local anaesthetics. It works by blocking the pathway of pain along the nerve fibres, therefore allowing relief of pain in the area where the preparation has been applied. Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, viruses and some fungi. It binds strongly to skin, mucosa and other tissues and is therefore poorly absorbed into the blood. It is most commonly used as an antiseptic skin cleanser before surgery. This preparation is used to numb and clean the area where it is applied. It is commonly used on mucous membranes such as the mouth and throat, and the urethra (tube which conducts urine from the bladder to the exterior).

What is it used for?

Numbing a localised area

Warning!

Use this preparation with caution in the mouth and throat, as it may interfere with swallowing. This increases the danger of breathing in foreign particles such as food.

This preparation may cause numbness of the tongue and mouth which may increase the danger of biting trauma, particularly in children.

Care should be taken to avoid using of excessive amounts of this preparation in the back passage (rectum). This is particularly important in infants and children.

Use with caution in

Children

Damage to the area of application

Decreased liver function

Epilepsy

Problems with the transfer of electrical signals within the heart (heart conduction defects)

Reduced blood flow to vital internal organs (shock)

Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

Viral, bacterial or fungal infections in the treatment area

Not to be used in

Allergy to local anaesthetics

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

This medicine passes into breast milk, however there are no reported harmful effects when used by breastfeeding mothers.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Drowsiness

Allergic reaction to active ingredient

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Seizures (convulsions)

Dizziness

Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

Decreased electrical impulses within the heart (myocardial depression)

Nervousness

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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