Cophenylcaine

Question 1

Cophenylcaine Overview

Answer 1

Pump spray containing:
-Lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride monohydrate 5%, 5 mg/spray
-Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.5%, 500 microg/spray
A topical local anaesthetic and haemorrhage control agent for the relief of surface pain, nasal and oral bleeding.

Question 2

Cophenylcaine Indications

Answer 2

• Local pain: abrasions, small cuts and wounds
• Relief of mild and moderate epistaxis
• Post tonsillectomy haemorrhage
• Intra-oral haemorrhage

Question 3

3 Cophenylcaine Contras

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity to phenylephrine, lignocaine or other anaesthetics
• Children <2yrs
• Pregnancy

Question 4

Cophenylcaine Notes

Answer 4

• Used with caution in patients with cardiovascular, hepatic and/or renal disease.
• For oral use, nozzle inserted within the anterior 1/3 of mouth to avoid gag stimulation.
• Pause between subsequent doses

Question 5

Cophenylcaine Special Considerations (Side Effects)

Answer 5

• Oral administration may cause a transient bitter taste.