Key facts about Xylocaine
What is Xylocaine?
Xylocaine is the brand name for lidocaine and is available as a topical solution.
What dosages is Xylocaine available in?
Xylocaine is available as a 4% topical solution.
What is Xylocaine used for?
Xylocaine is a local anesthetic and is used for the production of topical anesthesia of accessible mucous membranes of the oral and nasal cavities and proximal portions of the digestive tract.
How does Xylocaine work?
Xylocaine eases pain by numbing the nerves and making them less sensitive to pain. It’s a local anesthetic, meaning it only lowers pain in the area closely around or directly in contact with where the medication is injected.
How do I take Xylocaine?
Xylocaine is typically dosed as follows. Apply 1 to 5 mL (40 to 200 mg lidocaine HCl), ie, 0.6 to 3 mg/kg or 0.3 to 1.5 mg/lb body weight to the affected area.
Is it safe for me to take Xylocaine?
Xylocaine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a known history of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type.
Xylocaine Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Xylocaine include:
- Headache
- Back pain
- Shivering
Xylocaine Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Xylocaine. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood problems (methemoglobinemia): seizures, loss of consciousness, fast heart beat, trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or faint, feeling tired, skin color turning blue
- Too much lidocaine in your body: drowsiness, confusion, slow heart beat, trouble breathing, difficulty controlling muscle movements
- Serious allergic reactions: swelling of the face, difficulty breathing, trouble speaking, throat tightening up, red and itchy rash, lightheadedness, clammy skin
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Xylocaine
The following medications may interact with Xylocaine:
- Local Anesthetics – When Xylocaine is used concomitantly with other products containing local anesthetic agents, the amount
- absorbed from all formulations must be considered
Who makes Xylocaine?
APP Pharmaceuticals
Is Xylocaine safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Xylocaine will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before using this medication if you are pregnant.
