Can Instillagel be used orally?
When used in the mouth or throat, Instillagel may cause difficulty with swallowing because of its numbing effect. Numbness of the tongue and lining of the cheeks may increase the chance of you accidentally biting them.
What is Instillagel used for?
Herpes gel – Instillagel. Instillagel is an effective anaesthetic herpes gel that helps to reduce the pain caused by a herpes outbreak. Instillagel can be used alongside other genital herpes treatments.
How often should you use Instillagel?
A usual adult dose is one syringe of 11 mL, with possibly an additional syringe of 6 or 11 mL (for men) or one syringe of 6 mL (for women). During procedures, the doctor may use as many as 4 syringes (a total of 39 mL) in one dose. Do not use more than 4 doses in a period of 24 hours.
How do I take Instillagel?
a) During catheterization: Instill 6 ml or 11 ml. After the usual cleaning of the glans and the external urethral orifice, Instillagel 6 ml/11 ml is instilled slowly into the urethra and the glans is compressed until the onset of the local anesthetic and antiseptic action.
Can you ingest Instillagel?
How long does Instillagel last for?
Instillagel provides sufficient urethral anesthesia and reduces the risk of injury as a result of the patient’s involuntary defensive movements. Anesthetic effect occurs 3~5 minutes after the instillation and maintained for 30 minutes. No side effects attributable to the administration of Instillagel were recorded.
How many times a day can you use Instillagel?
Children (under 12 years): It is difficult to recommend a maximum dose of any drug for children since this varies as a function of age and weight. The maximum amount of lidocaine per dose should not exceed 6 mg/kg of body weight or 3 mL per 10 kg weight. No more than 4 doses should be given during a 24-hour period.
What are the side effects of Instillagel?
Like all medicines, Instillagel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them….Possible side effects include:
- a serious allergic reaction that might cause difficulty with breathing or dizziness (anaphylaxis),
- low blood pressure (hypotension),
- changes in heart rate (bradycardia),
- fits (convulsions).
Is Instillagel an antibiotic?
As Instillagel contains the constituents lidocaine hydrochloride, chlorhexidine digluconate and methyl and propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate it works as a local anaesthetic and an antibacterial agent against all relevant pathogens.
Is Instillagel a Pom?
(POM) Instillagel – 11ml – Pre-filled Syringe – (Pack 10)
Can you buy Instillagel over the counter?
Instillagel is available on prescription and the only triple-action anaesthetic antiseptic lubricating gel, which is also a licensed medicine.
Is Instillagel a medicinal product?
Instillagel is a licensed medicine that you can rely on. You can be confident that Instillagel has undergone rigorous testing to establish its efficacy and safety profile, with assurance that it continues to be monitored. MHRA (2016) A guide to what is a medicinal product.
What is the application form for Instillagel ®?
The application form for Instillagel ® is a sterile, ready-to-use syringe. It provides for easy handling and ensures direct instillation of the lubricant into the urethra.
How is instillagele administered?
The method of administration of Instillagele varies according to the procedure (infiltration anaesthesia, intravenous regional anaesthesia or nerve block). The dosage should be adjusted according to the response of the patient and the site of administration. The lowest concentration and smallest dose producing the required effect should be given.
How does instillagele work?
It acts by inhibiting the ionic refluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby stabilising the neuronal membrane. In addition to blocking conduction in nerve axons in the peripheral nervous system, Instillagele has important effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.