Nupercainal Ointment
Cinchocaine Hydrochloride Topical
Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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Indications
Nupercainal Ointment is used for:
Surface anaesthesia,
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Surface anaesthesia, Topical Pain
Used to treat minor pain and itching caused by minor cuts or burns, insect bites or stings, sunburn, or other skin irritations.
Adult: Up to 1% in cream and ointment. Apply topically to the affected area up to 3-4 times/day; do not exceed 30 g/day.
Child Dose
Topical Pain
<2 years (or <15 kg): Safety and efficacy not established
>2 years (and >15 kg): Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times/day; do not exceed 7.5 g/day
Renal Dose
Administration
Wash hands before and after administration
May cover with light dressing if necessary
Do not apply to open wounds, burns, broken or inflamed skin; do not apply in nose, mouth or eyes
Contra Indications
Complete heart block; pyogenic infection at or near the skin.
Application to inflamed or infected tissues or to damaged skin mucosa; instillation into the middle ear.
Precautions
Elderly; debilitated patients; impaired cardiac conduction or respiratory function; shock; hepatic impairment; myasthenia gravis.
Do not to rub or touch the eye while anaesthesia persists.
Avoid application for prolonged periods and to extensive areas.
External use only
Avoid eyes, nose or mouth
Photosensitizing agent; avoid direct sunlight
User may develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product; if symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, bleeding or other symptoms develop or increase, discontinue use and ask healthcare professional
Not for use near the eye
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride Topical :
Frequency Not Defined
Contact dermatitis
Photosensitivity
Flushing
Eye/skin irritation
N/V
Diarrhea
Chest pain
Palpitations
Mechanism of Action
Cinchocaine prevents or diminishes nerve impulse conduction near to the site of admin. It also has membrane-stabilising effect owing to decrease of permeability of the nerve cell to sodium ions.
Amide-type local anesthetics stabilize neuronal membranes and prevent generation/conduction of nerve impulses by reducing sodium permeability and increasing action potential threshold
Note
Nupercainal Ointment manufactured by Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.. Its generic name is Cinchocaine Hydrochloride Topical. Nupercainal is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Nupercainal Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.