HYALURONIC ACID,LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Hyaluronic acid, lidocaine hydrochloride received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use as an anti-wrinkle agent. Hyaluronic acid functions as a moisturiser that aids in skin stretching and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Lidocaine is classified as a local anaesthetic.

Hyaluronic acid, lidocaine hydrochloride is used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds in skin, lip augmentation, correction of perioral lines, and improves under eye hollows.

Hyaluronic acid, lidocaine hydrochloride is available as an injectable gel dosage form. This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Hyaluronic acid, lidocaine hydrochloride will be given to you by your doctor. It is given subcutaneous injection, either as a single injection or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common side effects may include redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, discoloration and itching. Keep an eye out for these signs and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of them while receiving therapy.

It is not recommended to take this medication if you are allergic to the active substance Hyaluronic acid, lidocaine hydrochloride and its components. Proper injection technique is essential to ensure optimal results and minimize complications. Only trained and qualified healthcare providers should administer injections of hyaluronic acid with lidocaine hydrochloride. Tell your physician about all the medications you have been taking recently before starting treatment.

The safety and efficacy of hyaluronic acid + lidocaine hydrochloride have not been studied for individuals under 18 years of age. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor or dermatologist before using it. Speak with your doctor if you plan to do laser treatments or a chemical peel or under any medication like chemotherapy/ immunotherapy before starting to use it. Don't use makeup for 12 hours after the treatment and minimize vigorous exercise exposure to sun or heat after using the drug.

Inform your doctor if you have a brain disorder, blood disorder, respiratory disorder, or kidney disorder prior to using this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have a fever before taking this medicine. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, blueness of the tongue or lips, rash, swelling of the face or throat, sudden and severe malaise accompanied by reduction in blood pressure leading to dizziness and loss of consciousness, or accelerated heart rate associated with respiratory disorders.

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