Xylocaine Ointment 5% | 35 g

Xylocaine Ointment 5% is a local anesthetic that can be used in adults and children of all ages:

• To relieve pain due to abrasions, hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids), painful nipples, acute shingles (zona), non-operable disorders of the anus, of the rectum, etc.
• As an application to the skin and mucous membranes before painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

How to use

Always use Xylocaine Ointment 5% exactly as told to you by your doctor or pharmacist. The safety and efficacy of the active ingredient, lidocaine, depend on proper dosage, correct administration technique, adequate precautions and provisions for emergencies. The doctor’s experience and knowledge of the patient’s physical condition are important in calculating the required dosage.

Dosage

• For good control of symptoms, a thin layer of ointment should be applied. A sterile gauze dressing is recommended when applied to damaged and burned tissue.
• After a maximum dose in the trachea or application to mucous membranes, wait at least 4 hours until the next application.
• After a maximum dose rectally or on burns, wait at least 8 hours until the next application.
• In healthy adults, the maximum dose is 20 g of ointment per 24 hours.

Composition

The active ingredient in Xylocaine 5% is lidocaine. 1 g of ointment contains 50 mg of lidocaine. The other substances in this medicine are propylene glycol, macrogol 1500, macrogol 3350 and purified water.

Warnings

Do not use Xylocaine Ointment if you are allergic to local anesthetics of the same group or to any of the substances in this medicine. It should also not be used on infected lesions. Use extra caution with this medicine if you are taking other medicines, if you are pregnant or nursing, and if you intend to drive a vehicle or operate machinery.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Xylocaine 5% are rare and in most cases are due to excessive dosing or too rapid absorption. They may include nervousness, dizziness, visual disturbances, tremors, drowsiness, convulsions, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, low blood pressure, suppression of the heart muscle, slowed heartbeat, cardiac arrest and allergic reactions.

Frequently asked questions

What does Xylocaine Ointment do?

Xylocaine Ointment 5% is a local anesthetic that relieves pain in various conditions and prior to painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

What is Xylocaine Ointment 5% used for?

Xylocaine 5% Ointment is used to relieve pain in conditions such as abrasions, hemorrhoids, sore nipples, acute shingles and non-operable conditions of the anus and rectum. It can also be applied to the skin and mucous membranes before painful diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Can Xylocaine Ointment be used for hemorrhoids?

Yes, Xylocaine Ointment 5% can be used to relieve pain from hemorrhoids.

Is Xylocaine Ointment available without a prescription?

Yes, Xylocaine Ointment 5% is available without a prescription.