Zelcaine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Secondary and off-label uses of Zelcaine have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zelcaine. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zelcaine also has some side effects, the most common being Skin redness. While these are the most often observed Zelcaine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Zelcaine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Zelcaine has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Zelcaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zelcaine related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Zelcaine since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zelcaine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Zelcaine may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zelcaine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zelcaine 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zelcaine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zelcaine safe for pregnant women?
Zelcaine rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Zelcaine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Zelcaine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Zelcaine on the Kidneys?
Zelcaine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zelcaine on the Liver?
Zelcaine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zelcaine on the Heart?
Zelcaine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Zelcaine 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 Zelcaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zelcaine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zelcaine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zelcaine as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zelcaine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zelcaine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zelcaine
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Zelcaine to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zelcaine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zelcaine with alcohol will be.
Zelcaine 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.
Yes, Zelcaine 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 Zelcaine to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.
Zelcaine is a local anesthetic which is used to cause numbness and block pain. It is safe as long as one uses it under the medical supervision, however, if misused or overused, it can cause serious side effects such as seizure, slow breathing, severe burning, and irritation. Therefore, one must follow the instructions of a doctor completely while using Zelcaine.
No, Zelcaine 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.
Zelcaine is available as a topical solution, gel, patch, spray, and injection. It is a prescription drug, hence, one must not use it on his/her own. It should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be stored away from the reach of children and pets.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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