Lidesc Bottle Of 20ml Spray

Lidesc Spray is a local anaesthetic used to lessen pain and prevent reflex gagging during minor dental treatments, after childbirth, and during medical examinations involving the insertion of viewing tools in the nose, throat, stomach, or lungs. Lidesc Spray contains lidocaine/lignocaine as its active ingredient. This medication will be administered to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting.

Do not use it independently. Lidesc Spray must not be sprayed in the eyes. If it comes into contact with your eyes, rinse them immediately with clean water.

Before using Lidesc Spray, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical history. Also, disclose all medicines and supplements you are taking.

Dosage

Overdose

• Since Lidesc Spray will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, chances of an overdose are unlikely.
• However, symptoms of an overdose include numbness of the tongue, lightheadedness, ringing in the ears, pin and needle/pricking sensation, visual disturbances and muscle tremors.
• If you experience any of the above symptoms, inform your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• It is unlikely that a dose of Lidesc Spray will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup.
• However, if you have missed a dose of this medicine, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lidesc Spray works by blocking the spreading of pain signals along the nerve fibers. This helps to reduce the sensation of pain.

Directions for Use

• Lidesc Spray will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse.
• Do not use it on your own.
• Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with clean water immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Lidesc Spray during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Lidesc Spray in pregnant women. Therefore, this medicine should only be used during pregnancy if recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Lidesc Spray while breastfeeding?

Lidesc Spray may pass into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used Lidesc Spray?

Lidesc Spray may cause movement or coordination imbalance. If you experience any such effects after using this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lidesc Spray?

Limited information is available on the interaction of Lidesc Spray with alcohol. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a wound or injury to the mucosa at the site of the application of medicine.
• You are using Lidesc Spray in the mouth or throat of children. Care should be taken as it may interfere with swallowing.
• You experience fits/seizures.
• You have heart or blood vessel disorders.
• You have a lower-than-normal heart rate or heart rhythm disorder.
• You have kidney or liver disorders.
• You have shock or poor general health (debility).
• You are elderly.
• You are taking medicines for the management of heart rhythm disorders (amiodarone). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
• You have a condition called porphyria.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to lidocaine/lignocaine, local anaesthetics of the amide-type or any other ingredient of Lidesc Spray.

Side effects

• Application site irritation
• Sore throat, hoarseness (when used in the throat)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way how Lidesc Spray works or this medicine itself can affect the working of other medicines.
• Inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbals or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are using other local anaesthetics or medicines used to manage abnormal heart rhythm (mexiletine, amiodarone).
• Caution is advised when Lidesc Spray is used for the long term along with medicines used to treat stomach acidity/ulcers (cimetidine) or medicines used for reducing blood pressure (beta blockers).

Storage and disposal

• Store Lidesc Spray in a cool and dry place below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Lidesc Spray used for?

Lidesc Spray is used for reducing pain and preventing reflex gagging during minor dental treatments, after childbirth and medical examination procedures involving the insertion of viewing tools in the nose, throat, stomach or lungs.

Can I take my other medicines along with Lidesc Spray?

Your doctor will recommend if it is suitable for you to take Lidesc Spray along with your other medicines. You should always inform your doctor about all other medicines, herbals or supplements that you are taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Do not take any other medicine on your own during treatment with Lidesc Spray without informing your doctor.

Can Lidesc Spray be used in children?

Your doctor will recommend if Lidesc Spray can be used in children. You should not give any medicine to your child on your own without our doctor's recommendation.

How to use Lidesc Spray?

• Lidesc Spray will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse.
• Do not use it on your own.
• Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with clean water immediately.

Can Lidesc Spray be used on the skin?

Lidesc Spray can be used on the skin and in areas like the mouth and throat and during dental treatment. However, this medicine will generally be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by your doctor, nurse or dentist. Do not use it on your own.