Monograph Details

Pain & Pyrexia > Topical analgesics/anesthetics
XYLOCAINE TOPICAL SOLN
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
Rx
Pharmacological Class
Topical anesthetic.
Generic Name
Lidocaine HCl 4%.
Also
XYLOCAINE JELLY
XYLOCAINE OINTMENT
XYLOCAINE VISCOUS
Indications
Anesthesia of nasal and oral mucosa and proximal portions of digestive tract.
Children
Individualize.
Adults
Apply 1–5mL (0.6–3mg/kg); max 4.5mg/kg.
Precautions
Sepsis. Traumatized mucosa. Severe shock. Heart block. Monitor for familial malignant hyperthermia (eg, tachycardia, tachypnea). Avoid eyes. Do not eat for 1 hour after oral application. Children, elderly, debilitated, acutely ill: reduce dose. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.
Adverse Reactions
CNS effects (eg, dizziness, visual disturbances, tremor, respiratory depression), bradycardia, hypotension.
How Supplied
Jelly—5 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL, 30 mL
Viscous—100 mL, 450 mL
Oint—3.5 g, 35 g
Soln—50 mL