Cathejell With Lidocaine: Side Effects & Dosing

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 g Lidocaine HCl 2 g, chlorhexidine diHCl 0.05 g

Indications/Uses

In adults, adolescents & childn from 2-11 yr as lubricant for catheters, endoscopes or other medical instruments; relieves pain during procedures & prevent most infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Elderly, childn 2-11 yr, debilitated & acutely ill patient, hepatic impairment or severe renal dysfunction Max: 2.9 mg/kg. Use in urethra before inserting catheter, endoscope or other medical instruments Adult men 12.5 g. Anaesth in general & tracheal intubation Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr Evenly distribute approx 5 mL over the bottom 3rd of tube. Max: 16 g.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to lidocaine, chlorhexidine or other amide type local anaesth. Bulbocavernosus reflux; severely weak heart, extremely slow heartbeat, heart conduction disturbances (AV block), shock due to heart failure or reduced blood vol. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used in the eyes. Swallowing difficulties; numbness of tongue or mouth area leading to bite injury. Frequent use at high doses. Use in wounds, injury to mucous membranes or ulcer/inflammation in or around proposed application site. Debilitated or acutely ill patients. Patients w/ heart or resp tract dysfunction; prone to seizures; suffering from myasthenia gravis or porphyria. Concomitant use w/ medications for heart rhythm disorders eg, class III antiarrhythmics (amiodarone). Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Women of childbearing potential. Not recommended during pregnancy & breast-feeding. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Drop in BP, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock; nervousness, blurred vision or trembling, drowsiness, unconsciousness, resp & cardiac arrest, slow heart rate; hoarseness.

Drug Interactions

Enhanced effect w/ other medicines containing lidocaine or amide type local anaesth; medication for heart rhythm disorders (antiarrhythmics eg, mexiletine, tocainide) & high BP (β-blockers eg, propranolol, or Ca channel blockers eg, diltiazem, verapamil); class III antiarrhythmics. Increased risk of side effects w/ cimetidine.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Anaesthetics - Local & General

ATC Classification

N01BB52 - lidocaine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of amides. Used as local anesthetics.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cathejell With Lidocaine topical gel

Packing/Price

(accordion) 12.5 g x 25 × 1's

Cathejell With Lidocaine

Manufacturer:

Montavit

Distributor:

NuPharma & HealthCare