LIGNOCAD 2% GEL contains Lignocaine, Lidocaine which belongs to the group of medicines called Local anaesthetic agents. It causes numbness of body parts at sites where it has been applied. It is used for temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with skin abrasions, sun burns, insect bites, sore nipples, haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, bed sores, shingles, or cold sores (painful skin rash or blisters around the mouth due to viral infections).
It can also be used to relieve pain following circumcision in children (a surgery that removes the foreskin from the human penis) and to soothe itching around the rectum, anus (pruritus ani), or female genitalia (vulva).
It also relieves pain caused by oral sores and can numb the mouth and throat prior to any dental procedures (such as scaling or denture fixing).
It acts as an anaesthetic lubricant for catheterization, intubation, and other diagnostic procedures (such as proctoscopy, rectoscopy, cystoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, etc.).
If you are managed with LIGNOCAD 2% GEL in your oral cavity, avoid oral foods or chewing gums for at least 60 minutes or until sensation comes back in your mouth. This is because you may experience trouble swallowing or accidentally bite your tongue or cheek muscles during this period.
Before using LIGNOCAD 2% GEL, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any infections or injuries at the site of application as a precaution.
LIGNOCAD 2% GEL can be used for pregnant and breastfeeding women if considered necessary. It is generally safe and well tolerated without any major side effects. However, if you experience any skin rash or irritation on the application site or feel drowsy, consult your doctor for advice.
USES OF LIGNOCAD 2% GEL
It causes numbness and provides temporary relief from pain, itching, and discomfort associated with:
Skin abrasions, sun burns, insect bites, sore nipples
Shingles, bed sores, and cold sores
Haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, pruritus ani (itching of the anus)
Pruritus vulvae (itching of female genitalia)
Circumcision (a surgery that removes the foreskin from the human penis) in children
Oral sores and dental procedures (such as scaling or denture fixing)
Invasive procedures (such as the insertion of catheters or intubation tubes)
Diagnostic procedures (such as proctoscopy, rectoscopy, cystoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, etc.) 
HOW LIGNOCAD 2% GEL WORKS
LIGNOCAD 2% GEL is a local anaesthetic agent. It reduces pain sensation and causes numbness in body parts by blocking the flow of certain ions (sodium ions) through the nerves that cause pain sensation. As a result, it limits the transfer of pain signals from the peripheral part of the body (i.e., the face, hands, legs, abdomen, pelvis, genitals, or where the medicine has been applied) to the brain, which ultimately leads to loss of sensation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
LIGNOCAD 2% GEL should be used under proper medical supervision. It is administered by the physician in the region where anesthesia is required. However, it can also be self-administered by the patient if instructed by the doctor.
Take a small quantity of LIGNOCAD 2% GEL and apply it to the required areas. Avoid contact with LIGNOCAD 2% GEL with your eyes.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, health condition, and sites where numbness is required in the body.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LIGNOCAD 2% GEL
RARE
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following after using LIGNOCAD 2% GEL:
Signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue causing difficulty breathing or swallowing)
Dizziness or drowsiness, confusion, shortness of breath, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, slow heartbeat, feeling faint, nervousness, unusual sweating, trembling, or seizures
Signs of methemoglobinemia (such as pale, grey, or bluish discoloration of the skin, headache, abnormal or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, tiredness, etc.)