L-Lysine Hydrochloride: Uses,Dosage,Side Effects

Generic Name

L-Lysine Hydrochloride

Therapeutic Class: Skin (Dressing products for wounds/burns/ulcers)

Indications:
For the treatment and prevention of infection in cuts, wounds abrasion, surgical incisions, and burns. For the treatment of decubitus or stasis ulcers, advanced chronic wounds, infected traumatic lesions, etc.

Description:
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.

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.

Interaction:
No information provided.

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:
A slight itching sensation might be there on application.

Pregnancy & Lactation:
No information provided.

Precautions & Warnings:
In cases of discomfort on application, please consult with the physician.

Overdose:
No known adverse reactions/side effects are known for the essential amino acid.

Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.