Mucopain Gel

This medication is a local anesthetic, which is used as a pain reliever. It helps alleviate pain caused by skin irritations, sore throat, sunburn, teething pain, vaginal or rectal irritation, ingrown toenails, hemorrhoids etc.

Side effects of Mucopain Gel include headache, breathing problems, increased sweating, seizures, urticaria, rash, edema, itching and vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention in case the side effects persist.

Before using this medicine talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding and if you are taking any other medicine. Also, inform your doctor about any known allergies you might have and if you have diabetes or skin irritation.

Patient must use it as directed; do not overuse. Must be applied to affected area as needed. Do not apply when infections are present and do not apply to large areas of broken skin.

Do not eat or drink for 1 hour following oral application. Discontinue application and report if swelling of mouth, lips, tongue, or throat occurs; or if skin irritation occurs at application site.

• Gastric / Mouth Ulcer

• Mouth Sores

• Allergy

• Edema (Swelling)

• Skin Irritation

• Contact Dermatitis

• Urticaria

• Tenderness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. You should consult your doctor before use.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The drug is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor for further queries.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating women are not advised to take this medication as it can be passed on to the child through milk. Consult your doctor for further queries.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As the medication is a local anaesthetic the patient should not drive or operate heavy machinery while under its effect.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No, this medication is not know to alter the functioning of the kidneys and is generally safe to be used.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medication is generally safe and does not affect the functioning of the liver.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect is short lived and usually lasts only 15-20 minutes.

• What is the onset of action?

  The medications reacts fast and the effects can be seen within a minute of administration.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported and therefore the drug is non addictive.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you have missed a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication at a given amount of time.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Overdosing on this medication can be lethal. One should contact the nearest medical emergency room and get the proper treatment done.

The gel is a local anesthetic that acts as an analgesic. It binds reversibly to sodium channels and decreases neuron permeability to sodium ions. This inhibits neuronal membrane depolarization, which stops nerve impulse initiation and conduction.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  The interactions of this drug with alcohol is not know, it is generally not advised to drink alcohol while under anaesthetics. Consult your doctor if you have further queries.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The drug does not interact well with other drugs containing sodium nitrate and prilocaine. It may cause severe side effects and be fatal. Please consult your doctor if you have any further queries.

• Interaction with Disease

  If you have certain blood disorders, have breathing issues, and heart disease you should avoid the medication as the interactions can cause severe side effects and can prove to be fatal. Consult your doctor for further queries.

• Interaction with Food

  There are no interactions with food. Normal diet should be followed. Consult your doctor for further queries.

• Ques : What is Mucopain gel?

  Ans : Mucopain Gel is classified as an anesthetic and can be used as a pain reliever. It contains Benzocaine Topical as a working ingredient. Mucopain Gel works by relieving pain and itching.

• Ques : What is the use of Mucopain gel?

  Ans : Mucopain Gel is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like acne, eczema, itching, and cuts. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Mucopain Gel to avoid undesirable effects

• Ques : What are the side effects of Mucopain gel?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Mucopain Gel. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include a headache, breathing problems, itching and also vomiting. Besides these, the use of this medicine may also result in a condition like methemoglobinemia. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : Does Mucopain delay ejaculation?

  Ans : It is true that Mucopain is used in few condoms to prolong the duration of sex and hence it may lead to delayed ejaculation. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use mucopain gel before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In Most of the cases the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 1 day, before noticing improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use mucopain gel ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day to thrice a day, depending on the severity of the patient, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use mucopain gel empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly used, by applying it on the affected area and as this medication is for external use, the action of salts involved in this medication ,do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of mucopain gel?

  Ans : this medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication, away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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