Limogel
Generic: L-Lysine Hydrochloride
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Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
For the treatment and prevention of infection in cuts, wounds abrasion, surgical incisions and burns. For the treatment of decubitus or stasis ulcers, advance chronic wounds, infected traumatic lesions etc.
Dosage & Administration
Gel or Ointment may be used as often as required, preferably at an interval of 24, 48, 72 hrs. 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.
Contraindications
Not to be used in known cases of hypersensitivity to the amino acid. No other known contraindication is known for this essential amino acid.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Slight itching sensation might be there on application.
Warnings & Precautions
In cases of discomfort on application, please consult with the physician.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
The active ingredient, Lysine hydrochloride is an essential amino acid, soluble in water; has been observed to promote in-situ cellular expansion in acute and chronic wound beds, in presence of blood plasma derived growth factor(s). The essential amino acid promotes healing of wounds by active and controlled regeneration of in-situ cells. It also protects the wounds against common organisms.