Tokaine BC Gel
Lignocaine+ Benzalkonium + Cholinesalicylate oral prep
Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
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Indications
Tokaine BC Gel is used for:
Temporary relief of pain caused by recurrent mouth ulcers, denture irritation.
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity. Allergy to salicylate (eg, aspirin), lignocaine; active peptic ulcer; herpes infection & influenza in childn; bronchial asthma. Childn <4 mth.
Precautions
Prolonged use. Pregnancy & lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Salicylates may enhance the effect of anticoagulants & inhibit the action of uricosurics.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Lignocaine+ Benzalkonium + Cholinesalicylate oral prep :
Mucosal irritation & ulceration
Mechanism of Action
Benzalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against bacteria and some viruses, fungi and protozoa. The exact mechanism of bactericidal action is unknown but is thought to be due to enzyme inactivation.
Choline salicylate alleviates pain by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and reduce fever by acting on the hypothalamus heat-regulating center. It also blocks the generation of impulses.
Note
Tokaine BC Gel manufactured by Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Lignocaine+ Benzalkonium + Cholinesalicylate oral prep. Tokaine BC is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Tokaine BC Gel is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.