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Anacaine is a topical anesthetic used to relieve pain and itching in small areas of the skin. The use of anesthetic preparations can bring many unwanted effects. Please refer to the use and note when using the drug through the article below.1. What does Anacaine do?
Anacaine is administered by the local route. Belongs to the group of local anesthetics.
Benzocaine is used to relieve pain and itching caused by causes such as sunburn or minor burns, insect bites or stings, sticky poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, small cuts or small scratches...
Benzocaine is a drug belonging to the group of local anesthetics. The drug paralyzes nerve endings in the skin, giving you relief from local pain and discomfort.
2. How to use and dosage of Anacaine
Anacaine is a prescription drug, to be used under a doctor's prescription and you must take it with extreme caution.
How to properly use Anacaine:
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine. Use your hand to take a sufficient amount of medicine to apply to the area to be treated. Note: Do not apply the medicine to large open wounds, severe burns, ulcerated or inflamed skin. Unless otherwise directed by a doctor, it should only be used on this skin area. Local anesthetics if used too much will be absorbed more into the body through the skin, causing a lot of adverse side effects to the body such as affecting breathing, increasing the risk of serious side effects. as important as methemoglobinemia. For bee sting wounds, before applying the medicine, it is important to remove the stinger, if any. Be careful not to get the medicine in your nose, mouth, and especially in your eyes, as Anacaine can cause serious eye irritation. If any medicine gets on these areas, especially the eyes, rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention right away. Use only as needed, but no more than four times a day. Dosage: The dose of this medicine will be different for each patient. You need to be calculated and prescribed by your doctor. Here are the recommended dosages:
For pain and itching caused by skin conditions on a small area:
Adults, adolescents and children 2 years of age and older: Apply topically to affected area for three years. or four times a day as needed. Children under 2 years of age: Use and dosage must be determined by your doctor. Usually, this subject is not prescribed Anacaine.
3. Anacaine side effects
Along with the therapeutic effects of this medicine, taking this medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some possible side effects include:
Change to a bluish color in some parts of the body such as nails, lips, skin, palms; blistering, burning, scaling, dryness or peeling of the skin; cracking, itching, or redness or stinging sensation in the skin; Dark urine ; Shortness of breath, trouble walking, dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, fever, headache, inability to feel sensation in the hands and feet; Or irritable; Irritation of the nose ; itching, severe redness, soreness or swelling of the skin, pale skin; Fast heart beat ; Redness, eye pain, shortness of breath, sore throat. Unusual bleeding or bruising. Unusual occurrence of drowsiness, lethargy, fatigue, weakness or feeling of sluggishness Other side effects not listed may also occur. If you are worried you should tell your doctor right away.
4. Notes when using Anacaine
Do not use Anacaine if you have a history of allergy to any of its ingredients. Do not use the drug for children under 2 years old; pregnant and lactating women.
Before taking the drug, it is necessary to inform the doctor about allergies and some medical conditions. Some medical conditions that may affect taking the drug include:
Anemia or glucose-6-phosphodiesterase deficiency this is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting red blood cells; Hemoglobin-M disease, an inherited metabolic disorder that affects red blood cells; NADH-methemoglobin reductase deficiency is also an inherited metabolic disorder affecting red blood cells. Pyruvate-kinase deficiency is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting red blood cells: Use with caution. Vi may increase your risk of developing a serious side effect called methemoglobinemia. Asthma, Bronchitis, emphysema, heart disease, taking the drug can potentially affect respiratory function, making the condition worse. Infection at the injection site Large sores, broken or injured skin at the site of application; Smokers: Use with caution. May cause more severe side effects than non-smokers. Smoking should be avoided while taking the drug. Medicines are prescribed and used under the doctor's prescription, do not self-medicate. If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes more severe, check with your doctor again.
Store the medicine in a sealed container at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light. Do not allow the medicine to freeze. It is important that you keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Hopefully, through the article you have understood the effects of Anacaine and what to keep in mind when using it. Do not arbitrarily use it for a long time without being prescribed by a doctor and it is very important to monitor for unusual signs when taking the drug.
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Reference source: drugs.com
