LUAN "2.5% GEL" 15 G TUBE"

Name
LUAN 2.5% 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 endourethral maneuvers, such as:
the insertion of catheters into the urethra; dilation and examination of the bladder (cystoscopy) 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.
This medicine should be used in the smallest amount necessary to achieve the desired effect, and prolonged use should be avoided, as allergic reactions (sensitization phenomena) may occur. If this occurs, it is recommended to discontinue treatment and inform your doctor, who will prescribe appropriate therapy.

This 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


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Luan can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The side effects that may occur are listed below: • allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) at the application site, characterized 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, at high doses, or in the presence of fever, the risk of unwanted and toxic effects affecting the whole body (systemic) increases. (See the section “Warnings and precautions”).

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.