Dyclonine (Dyclone)

Category:

• Local anesthetic

Description:

• Local anesthetic

Indications:

• Anesthetizing accessible mucous membranes prior to endoscopic procedures

• Blocking the gag reflex

• Relieving pain associated with oral ulcers of stomatitis

• Postoperative wounds

• Ano-genital lesions

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• Traumatized mucosa

• Sepsis in region intended for application

• Shock, heart block

• Children < 12 years

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• CNS: depression, dizziness, drowsiness, excitation, sezures, temors

• CV: bradycardia, cardiac arrest, myocardial depression

• GU: urethritis (when used for urethral anesthesia)

• RESP: respiratory tract

• SKIN: edema, slight irritation, stinging, swelling, urticaria

Dosage:

Administered topically

• Adult: 

  • Apply to desired area as a rinse, gargle, mouthwash, spray, wet compress, or swab as needed

  • do not exceed 30 ml of 1% solution (300mg)