Unicain 2% Injection

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Composition FOR Unicain 2% Injection

Lidocaine(2%)

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Unicain 2% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Unicain 2% Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Unicain 2% Injection

Lidocaine(2%)

Unicain injection uses

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How unicain injection works

Unicain 2% Injection is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This helps to decrease the sensation of pain.

Common side effects of unicain injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

SUBSTITUTES FOR Unicain Injection

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Expert advice FOR Unicain Injection

  • Lidocaine is used to anesthetize or numb the surgical area during minor surgical procedures such as oral or dental.
  • It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Minor injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness) may occur for 1-2 minutes after injection. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
  • Use caution while doing anything that requires concentration as Lidocaine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Unicain 2% Injection

Lidocaine

Q. How long does the effect of Unicain 2% Injection lasts?
The anesthetic effect of Unicain 2% Injection starts acting rapidly. However, it has a very short duration of action of 10-20 minutes after intravenous injection and 60-90 minutes after intramuscular action. The quantity of medicine reduces into half (into the blood-stream) within 1.5 to 2 hours of taking it.
Q. Is Unicain 2% Injection injection painful?
No, Unicain 2% Injection injection does not cause pain except when it is given as spinal anesthesia. Unicain 2% Injection usually relieves pain in conditions like neuropathic pain and pain occurring after surgery.
Q. Who should not be given Unicain 2% Injection?
Unicain 2% Injection should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have decreased blood volume (hypovolemia), or complete heart block. If the solution also contains adrenaline, it should not be injected into a vein or used in areas such as fingers, toes, ears, nose or penis, as the blood supply to these areas may not be sufficient.
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Q. Can Unicain 2% Injection be abused?
No, abuse of Unicain 2% Injection has not been observed yet. There are very rare reports of Unicain 2% Injection injection causing any euphoric effect. However, Unicain 2% Injection may cause some psychotic reactions such as fear from death, doom anxiety, and delirium. These are short-lasting and generally disappear after the effect of injection is over.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 February, 2026, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)