Vignocaine Viscous Dosage/Direction for Use

For oral administration only.
The dosages given as follows are guidelines, and the dosage must be adapted to the individual patient. Be aware of the total dose in cases of combination with other medicinal products that contain lignocaine.
Adults: Insertion of tubes and catheters into the stomach: 10-15 ml (200-300 mg lignocaine) are swallowed.
Irritated or inflamed mucous membranes in the mouth: 5-15 ml (100-300 mg lignocaine) are rinsed around in the mouth. The solution is then spat out. In dental practice 10 ml solution (200 mg lignocaine) are used. The solution should be spat out when adequate anaesthesia has been achieved (after approx. 1 minute).
Irritated or inflamed mucous membranes in the pharynx: 5-10 ml (100-200 mg lignocaine) are gargled with , after which the solution is slowly swallowed.
Painful conditions in the upper gastrointestinal tract: 5-15 ml (100-300 mg lignocaine) are rapidly swallowed all at once.
The daily dose should not exceed 1200 mg, which is equivalent to a total of 60 ml.
If Vignocaine 2% w/v Viscous Solution is combined with other lignocaine products, the total dose of lignocaine on one dosing occasion should not exceed 400 mg.