LUAN "1% GEL" TUBE 100 G"

Name
LUAN 1% gel
Lidocaine hydrochloride


What is it and what is it for?
Luan contains the active substance lidocaine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics that block the sensation of pain in the area where they are applied.

Luan is indicated to facilitate the introduction of tubes for anesthesia and into the esophagus (esophagoscopic intubations) and for the insertion of probes into the pharynx, trachea, bronchi or rectum (pharyngoscopies, tracheobronchoscopies, gastroscopy and rectoscopy) and in all endoscopic indications for exploratory and curative purposes.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Luan if:
• are allergic to lidocaine hydrochloride, to similar substances (amide-type local anaesthetics) or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Luan.
The medicine should be used in the smallest quantity necessary to achieve the desired effect and application for long periods of time should be avoided, because allergic reactions (sensitization phenomena) may occur.
In this case, it is recommended to stop treatment and inform your doctor who will prescribe an appropriate therapy.

The medicine should be used with caution if in the application area:
• has severely damaged or inflamed mucous membranes;
• has a serious infection (sepsis) of the mucous membranes.
In these cases, in fact, an excessive quantity of lidocaine can pass into the blood and cause serious disorders of the nervous system (CNS), heart and circulation (cardiovascular system), especially in children, the elderly and debilitated people (see the paragraph “Possible side effects”).

Children
This medicine should be used with caution in children, especially if there is damage, inflammation or severe infections of the mucous membranes at the application site.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Luan can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Side effects that may occur are listed below:

• allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) at the application site, characterised by pain, burning and itching;
• severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock);

When the medicine is applied to irritated or damaged skin, over large areas of the body, in high doses or in the presence of fever, the risk of unwanted and toxic effects affecting the whole body (systemic) increases.
(See the “Warnings and Precautions” section.)

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.