L-Lysine HCl 15% Topical
Indications
L-Lysine HCl 15% Topical is used for:
Burns, Cuts, Wounds, Abrasion, Surgical incisions, Decubitus or stasis ulcers
Adult Dose
Topical
Gel may be used as often as required, preferably at an interval of 24, 48, 72 hrs.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
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.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to the amino acid. No other known contraindication is known for this essential amino acid.
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: avoid use
Lactation: avoid use
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of L-Lysine HCl 15% Topical :
Slight itching sensation might be there on application.
Mode of Action
Lysine hydrochloride is an essential amino acid & soluble in water. It promotes healing of wounds by active and controlled regeneration of cells. It also protects the wounds against common organisms. It plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a substance important for bones and connective tissues including skin, tendon, and cartilage. Lysine is important for proper growth, and it plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol. It is indicated in the prevention of infection in cuts, wounds abrasions, surgical incisions, burns, advance chronic wounds and infected traumatic lesions.
Lysine inhibits replication of arginine-rich herpes viruses.