Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine

Uses	Pain relief
Therapy	Drugs For Aphthous Ulcers
Side Effects	Burning, redness and itching at site of application

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Molecule Description

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is a topical gel. It is used to provide temporary relief from pain and discomfort due to mouth ulcers, dentures, or dental attachments like dental braces. Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine contains choline salicylate and lidocaine (also called lignocaine). This medicine is an external topical medicine and should not be swallowed. Use Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine exactly as instructed by your doctor. You may rarely experience side effects such as application site swelling or itching while undergoing treatment with Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine. If you feel the side effects persist, contact your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor about all the topical medicines and conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine.

Uses

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is used to provide temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with mouth ulcers or injury due to any dental attachments.

Contraindications

When should one not use Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine

If you are allergic to lidocaine or choline salicylate or any other ingredients of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine.
If you have stomach ulcers or ulcers in any part of your gut.
If you have asthma or any respiratory disorders.
It should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 16.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Application site burning, redness and itching.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information about the safety of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine during human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a child before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor before using Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine while breastfeeding.

Driving

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is to be applied topically and it is less likely to affect your driving abilities.

Alcohol

Alcohol should be avoided if there are any mouth ulcers or inflammation in the mouth as it can make the ulcer more painful. Alcohol consumption may alter the effect of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine as well.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are taking aspirin or other salicylate-containing medicines as this medicine already contains salicylate.
You have a fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and sore throat after treatment with this medicine.
You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You are on any medical treatment.
Avoid contact with eyes, nose and do not swallow it.
Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine can cause numbness of the tongue. Hence, care should be taken while eating or drinking hot foods.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Choline salicylate is an anti-inflammatory medicine and works by inhibiting the chemical substances which are responsible for pain and inflammation.
Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic it numbs the area where it is applied. It works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals to your brain.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

It is less likely that Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine may interact with other medicines. However, you should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine may interfere with thinning blood medicines (Warfarin, Heparin, etc.) and medicines that are used to treat gout or a type of arthritis due to uric acid deposits in joints (colchicine, etc.).

Interactions with food items

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is for external use only.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine will lead to salicylate toxicity, symptoms of which may include dizziness, ringing in the ears and deafness. If you experience any of the symptoms or if you have swallowed this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you have missed an application, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine can be used in elderly patients only after consulting the doctor.

Yes, Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine can be used in a diabetic patient but with a lot of precaution. It is mandatory to consult and inform the doctor.

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is used to provide short-term relief from pain and discomfort due to mouth ulcers, dentures or dental attachments like dental braces.

No, Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is not recommended for use in children.

No, you should not swallow Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine. In case of accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or visit a nearby hospital immediately.

You should avoid the immediate consumption of food and fluids after the application of Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine.

Yes, Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine does help in relieving pain and inflammation of the gums.

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine starts showing its effect within few minutes after its application.

No, it is not meant for use in children below 16 years.

You may experience unusual sensations like burning, or irritation at the time of application, that usually goes away with time.

Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine composition includes choline salicylate and lidocaine as its active components.

There are various brands that contain the same composition as Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine has. However, it is advised to take the same brand recommended by the doctor.

No, Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine is not intended for use on the skin. It is used to provide temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with mouth ulcers or injury due to any dental attachments. It is advised to consult a doctor if you have any doubts about when and how to use this medicine.

You should apply Choline Salicylate+Lidocaine / Lignocaine at the exact frequency and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Do not apply more of it and more often than recommended.