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.
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Is the use of Lox Spray safe for pregnant women?
Lox 2% has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lox Spray safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lox 2% for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lox Spray on the Kidneys?
Lox 2% rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lox Spray on the Liver?
Lox 2% has very mild side effects on the liver.
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 do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lox Spray can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lox Spray only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lox Spray cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lox Spray
When consumed with certain foods, Lox Spray may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lox Spray
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lox Spray.
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.
Lox 2% is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Lox 2% 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 Lox 2% is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Lox 2% is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
No, Lox 2% 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.
Lox 2% 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.
Lox 2% 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.
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