Xylocain
Xylocain gel is used in adults and children for temporary numbing of body parts to relieve pain during medical procedures.
Form
geeli
Strength
20 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Aspen Pharma Trading Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your individual dose based on your age, weight, health, length of procedure, and type of pain relief needed.
Method
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you; if you are unsure, ask them for advice.
Important
Do not use more than the prescribed dose or apply it more often than recommended, as this can cause serious side effects.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which may cause difficulty swallowing.
- •Severe or sudden swelling of the hands, feet, and ankles.
- •Difficulty breathing.
- •Severe skin itching (with bumps).
- •Irritation at the application site.
- •Sore throat (if the gel has been used in the throat area).
Important Warnings
- Do not use Xylocain gel if you are allergic to lidocaine hydrochloride or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use Xylocain gel if you are allergic to other similar local anesthetics (amide-type anesthetics).
- Talk to your doctor before using Xylocain gel if you are ill, frail, or elderly, as you may be more sensitive to lidocaine.
- Talk to your doctor before using Xylocain gel if you have heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- Talk to your doctor before using Xylocain gel if you or a family member have a rare blood pigment disorder called porphyria.
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- Talk to your doctor before using Xylocain gel if you want to use it on open wounds, mucous membranes, or inflamed areas.
- If Xylocain gel is used in the mouth or throat, the numbness may make swallowing difficult, increasing the risk of food or drink entering the windpipe, and it may also increase the risk of biting your tongue or cheek.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Topical treatment. Consider possible adverse skin reactions. (updated 16.12.2024)