Xylocaine (Lidocaine)

What is Xylocain?

Medicinal product developed for the topical narcosis of mucous membranes and the skin.

In what kind of disease treatment, Xylocain is helpful?

The drug is widely used by dentists. For example for pain relief at the injection site before local anesthesia, stitching the mucosa, extraction of tartar etc. It is also a popular remedy among gynecologists and obstetricians who use it for removal of seams, interventions on the vagina and uterus. In otorhinolaryngology: for operations on the nasal septum, electrocoagulation. Xylocain is also applicable as an analgesic when swallowing probes, installation of catheters and endotracheal tubes. Another industry in which Xylocain is commonly used is cosmetology. The product helps to facilitate procedures such as mesotherapy, contour plastic, hair removal and tattoos, body piercing.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Xylocain?

You must be particularly cautious when using this medical product if: you are hypersensitive to the drug and its elements, you have a local contagion in the area of using, you are struggling with hemorrhoids, you have a wound on a mucous membrane or the skin in the zone of using, your immune system is weakened, you are expecting for childbirth or breastfeeding a child. The medicine is preferably used in the elderly and kids only when absolutely necessary.

How should I take Xylocain?

Your therapist may advise you a drugstore or you can buy Xylocain online. Remember that this drug is only intended for external use. Very often this medicine is superimposed to the skin of the sick person by doctors in medical institutions. If for any reason you yourself are using Xylocain remember that before each use you need to wash your hands. Area of use should also be dry and clean. For application use the fingertips or cotton swabs. If you use the spray, shake the container diligently before each appliance. Spray at the distance of 8-13 centimeters from the skin.

Xylocain dosage information

To numb the injection site Xylocain should be imposed on the mucous membrane at intervals of 2-3 minutes.

Anesthesia when extracting tartar: gel is rubbed into the gingival margin and the tooth necks for 2-3 minutes, after which the operation might be carried.

Numbness of areas of the body that were exposed to the drug occurs within 15-45 minutes after application. Avoid the eyes area.

Qualified physician, after become acquainted with the condition your health, will determine your individual dose. Xylocain is usually used 2-3 times a day.

Anaesthetization in dentistry for adults is 20 mg (2 doses), the maximum amount of the drug is 30mg (3 doses) for 1.5 hours or 200 mg (20 doses) for 24 hours; kids up to 3 mg/ kg. The maximum dose of spray for grown-ups for 12 hours is 300 mg (6 g of gel).

What may interact with?

Barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampin reduce the efficacy of Xylocain (dose adjustment may be required).

Co-administration with beta-blockers increases the risk of bradycardia.

Procainamide makes you prone to the risk of СNS excitation, hallucinations.

Simultaneous application of Xylocain and hypnotic and sedative drugs amplifies their inhibitory action on the CNS.

In case of prescribing hexobarbital or thiopental sodium on the background of Xylocain breathing depression may occur.

Polymyxin B may enhance the inhibitory effects on neuromuscular transmission, so in this case it is necessary to observe the patient's breathing function.

Provide a detailed list of all the medical products you are taking to your physician. This will make the healing process fast and reliable.

What should I watch for while taking Xylocain?

When using this anesthetic should be kept to a minimum (or completely eliminate from your daily regime) occupations that require increased concentration, rapid mental and physical reactions, involve driving vehicles or are potentially dangerous. Once you have put Xylocain on the skin or mucosa, make sure that this area of the application is not covered with plastic wrap or bandages (except when a doctor advised such method of treating).

Xylocain side effects

Despite the fact that treatment with health care products is generally accompanied by the hazard of adverse effects, it is not necessary that you will experience any unpleasant sensations. However, even mild symptoms of side effects require medical supervision. The symptoms for which you would need to pay attention:

• Slow or difficult breathing
• Irregular rhythm of the heart
• Signs of an allergic reaction: redness at the site of application, skin rash, pruritus
• Urethritis

This list does not include all potential side effects. Demand that your physician adds its content.

Where can I keep Xylocain?

Purchase Xylocain at your regular drug store or buy online at the lowest price. Storage temperature should not exceed 25°C. Expiration date and date of manufacture must be indicated on the packaging.