L-Lysine HCl 15% Topical
Indications
L-Lysine HCl 15% Topical is used for:
Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Abrasion, Surgical incisions, Decubitus or stasis ulcers
Adult Dose
Topical
Gel may be used as often as required, preferably at an interval of 24, 48, 72 hrs.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
The affected areas should be cleaned with normal saline and/or surgically if necessary till the wound bed looks red/few bleeding points appear in the cleaned wound bed. Then gel should be applied liberally. The areas may be covered with a moist dressing and/or a bandage.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to the amino acid. No other known contraindication is known for this essential amino acid.
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of L-Lysine HCl 15% Topical :
Slight itching sensation might be there on application.
Mechanism of Action
Lysine inhibits replication of arginine-rich herpes viruses.