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Xylocaine 2 % Gel

Manufactured byAstra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd.
ContainsLidocaine
Description
Xylocaine 2 % Gel is a local anesthetic. It is used to produce a temporary numbness and loss of sensation before the insertion of medical instruments and catheters for the medical examination of the nose, throat, lungs, or stomach, or before urinary catheterisation (a procedure where a flexible tube is used to drain urine from the bladder). Xylocaine 2 % Gel may show some side effects like sore throat or hoarseness of voice if used in the mouth and throat. Also, consult your doctor if numbness and/or local irritation persist at the site of application. Xylocaine 2 % Gel is usually given by your doctor in a hospital or clinical setting. The dose will depend on the intended use. Xylocaine 2 % Gel is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have injury/cuts/sores/bleeding in your mouth or any area where it may be used. Consult your doctor if you have seizures (fits), methaemoglobinaemia (a blood disorder), or heart, liver, or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor about all your current medications to avoid undesired effects. Xylocaine 2 % Gel should be used with caution in children below 18 years of age and the elderly above 65 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Xylocaine 2 % Gel

Lignocad 2 % Gel
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Wocaine 2 % Gel
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Xylo 2 % Gel
Astra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Xylocaine 2 % Gel

  • Burning or stinging sensation
  • Skin rash
  • Local irritation
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Dizziness

Uses of Xylocaine 2 % Gel

What is it prescribed for?

  • Local anesthesia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Xylocaine 2 % Gel starts to show its effect in 3-5 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Xylocaine 2 % Gel remains effective in your body is subject to vary based on the intended use.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Xylocaine 2 % Gel.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Xylocaine 2 % Gel may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Xylocaine 2 % Gel may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Xylocaine 2 % Gel is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like rashes, itching/swelling (particularly of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Xylocaine 2 % Gel may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Xylocaine 2 % Gel may be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Xylocaine 2 % Gel may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements.

Eye/Ear irritation

This medicine should not be applied to the eyes, ears, or cracked skin surface. Wash thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact.

Methemoglobinaemia

Xylocaine 2 % Gel should be used with extreme caution as it may increase the risk of methemoglobinaemia (a condition where the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced).

Missed Dose

Xylocaine 2 % Gel is used as and when required by your doctor, so the chances of missing a dose are unlikely.

Overdose

Xylocaine 2 % Gel is used as and when required by your doctor, so the chances of an overdose are less likely.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Sodium Nitrite

Prilocaine

Disease interactions

Heart disease

Prolonged use or large doses of Xylocaine 2 % Gel can result in elevated blood concentration of this medicine, which may increase the risk of low blood pressure or decreased heart rate. Hence, it should be used with extreme caution if you have pre-existing heart conditions like bradycardia (slow heart rate), irregular heartbeat, or severe heart block (a condition where the heart beats more slowly or with an abnormal rhythm).

Kidney disease

Prolonged use or large doses of Xylocaine 2 % Gel can result in elevated blood concentration of this medicine. Hence, Xylocaine 2 % Gel should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the risk of undesired effects.

Seizure disorders

Prolonged use or large doses of Xylocaine 2 % Gel can result in elevated blood concentration of this medicine. Hence, Xylocaine 2 % Gel should be used with caution if you have seizures as it may further worsen your condition.

Liver disease

Prolonged use or large doses of Xylocaine 2 % Gel can result in elevated blood concentration of this medicine. Hence, Xylocaine 2 % Gel should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it may increase the risk of undesired effects.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Xylocaine 2 % Gel is usually given by your doctor in a hospital or clinical setting. Xylocaine 2 % Gel, when used in the mouth or throat to insert catheters and instruments, may cause difficulty in swallowing and increase the risk of choking. Hence, avoid eating anything for an hour after the application of this medicine in the mouth or throat. Caution is advised as it can cause temporary numbness, which may make you accidentally bite your tongue or the inside of the mouth.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Xylocaine 2 % Gel works by blocking the transfer of pain signals to the brain.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Local anesthetics

Schedule

Schedule H

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