LUAN*GEL 100G 1% SURGICAL

LUAN 1% gel
Lidocaine hydrochloride

What it is and what it is used for
Luan contains the active ingredient lidocaine hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicines called local anesthetics 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, gastroscopies and rectoscopies) and in all endoscopic indications for exploratory and curative purposes.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Luan if:
• you are allergic to lidocaine hydrochloride, to similar substances (amide-type local anesthetics) 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 minimum quantity necessary to achieve the desired effect and prolonged application should be avoided, as allergic reactions (sensitization phenomena) may occur.
In this case, it is recommended to stop the treatment and inform your doctor, who will prescribe appropriate therapy.

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

Children
This medicine should be used with caution in children, especially if there are damaged, inflamed or severely infected mucous membranes at the application site.

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 entire body (systemic) increases.
(See the section "Warnings and precautions").

Reporting of side effects
If you get 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.