{"product_id":"instillagel-sti-treatment","title":"Herpes gel - Instillagel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Instillagel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstillagel is an effective anaesthetic herpes gel. It helps to reduce the pain caused by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sexual-health-advice\/what-does-herpes-look-like-causes-symptoms\"\u003eherpes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutbreak. Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes painful blisters around the genitals. Genital herpes can’t be cured, however symptoms flare-up into an outbreak. Instillagel can be used alongside other genital herpes treatments to ease pain, discomfort and irritation.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Instillagel work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstillagel, is a local anaesthetic gel. It numbs the area its applied to reducing pain and discomfort. Its active ingredient is lidocaine hydrochloride 5%, which works as soon as its applied. The numbing effects can last up to 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Instillagel as a local anaesthetic gel for herpes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and dry the affected area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the gel as needed to the affected area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands afterwards.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Instillagel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstillagel works immediately to ease pain, irritation and numb parts of the body its applied to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstillagel does not affect the duration or severity of a herpes outbreak. When used on its own or with other treatments it can help make flare-ups more managable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects of Instillagel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people might experience an allergic rash or local skin irritation when using the gel. Other possible side effects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious allergic reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in heart rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/mhraproductsprod.blob.core.windows.net\/docs-20200316\/8b2fdd750d6398927aac24fa4880e7e119936db4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"lidocaine hydrochloride 5% \/ 1 Tube","offer_id":42726839025852,"sku":"134","price":26.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/Herpes_local_anaesthetic_gel.webp?v=1742461922","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/instillagel-sti-treatment","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}