Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Lignocaine, Polymixin B Sulphate, Neomycin, Zinc Bacitracin
Used For
Topical Antibacterial
How it works
Lignocaine Topical belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics. It works by making the pain nerves unable to send messages to the brain. Polymyxins interact with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and are subsequently taken up via the ‘self-promoted uptake’ pathway.Neomycin is bactericidal in action. Similar to other aminoglycosides, it inhibits bacterial protein synthesis through irreversible binding to the 30 S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria.Bacitracin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. This is achieved by preventing the final dephosphorylation step in the phospholipid carrier cycle, which interferes with the mucopeptide transfer to the growing cell wall. Zinc is used to treat minor skin ailments such as burns, cuts, minor wounds, dandruff and eczema and can help with irritating symptoms such as itching, redness, peeling skin and inflammation.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults & Children : Apply to affected area as needed. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.
Side Effects
• Skin rash or irritation • dizziness, lightheadedness • drowsiness, confusion • blurred vision, ringing in the ears • tremor • wheezing or difficulty breathing • chest pain • severe rash or itching • increased sweating • fits • unconsciousness • low blood pressure • slow heart beat • collapse.
Drug Interactions
Always ask your physician or pharmacist for any drug interaction.
Indication
This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum).
When not to Use
Do not use Lignocaine Topical if you have an allergy to:• The active ingredient, lignocaine• Any other local anaesthetics• Para aminobenzoic acid (PABA)• Any of the ingredients listed .
Warnings
Warning 1
You may be drowsy and your reflexes may be slow. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that may be dangerous.
Warning 2
Discontinue immediately and contact prescriber if there is rash or allergic reaction or if there is no improvement or worsening of condition .
Warning 3
Contact with Lignocaine HCl Topical and your eyes should be avoided. If any of the solution does go in your eye, rinse immediately with lots of water for at least 15 minutes and call your doctor.
