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XYLOCAINE 5% Ointment 50gm
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT contains Lignocaine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Local anaesthetic agents. It causes numbness of body parts at sites where it has been applied. It is used for temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with skin abrasions, sun burns, insect bites, sore nipples, haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, bed sores, shingles, or cold sores (painful skin rash or blisters around the mouth due to viral infections).
It can also be used to relieve pain following circumcision in children (a surgery that removes the foreskin from the human penis) and to soothe itching around the rectum, anus (pruritus ani), or female genitalia (vulva).
It also relieves pain caused by oral sores and can numb the mouth and throat prior to any dental procedures (such as scaling or denture fixing).
It acts as an anaesthetic lubricant for catheterization, intubation, and other diagnostic procedures (such as proctoscopy, rectoscopy, cystoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, etc.).
If you are managed with XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT in your oral cavity, avoid oral foods or chewing gums for at least 60 minutes or until sensation comes back in your mouth. This is because you may experience trouble swallowing or accidentally bite your tongue or cheek muscles during this period.
Before using XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any infections or injuries at the site of application as a precaution.
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT can be used for pregnant and breastfeeding women if considered necessary. It is generally safe and well tolerated without any major side effects. However, if you experience any skin rash or irritation on the application site or feel drowsy, consult your doctor for advice.
USES OF XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT
It causes numbness and provides temporary relief from pain, itching, and discomfort associated with:
- skin abrasions, sun burns, insect bites, sore nipples
- shingles, bed sores, and cold sores
- haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, pruritus ani (itching of the anus)
- pruritus vulvae (itching of female genitalia)
- circumcision (a surgery that removes the foreskin from the human penis) in children
- oral sores and dental procedures (such as scaling or denture fixing)
- invasive procedures (such as the insertion of catheters or intubation tubes)
- diagnostic procedures (such as proctoscopy, rectoscopy, cystoscopy, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, etc.)Â
HOW XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT WORKS
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT is a local anaesthetic agent. It reduces pain sensation and causes numbness in body parts by blocking the flow of certain ions (sodium ions) through the nerves that cause pain sensation. As a result, it limits the transfer of pain signals from the peripheral part of the body (i.e., the face, hands, legs, abdomen, pelvis, genitals, or where the medicine has been applied) to the brain, which ultimately leads to loss of sensation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT should be used under proper medical supervision. It is administered by the physician in the region where anesthesia is required. However, it can also be self-administered by the patient if instructed by the doctor.
Take a small quantity of XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT and apply it to the required areas. Avoid contact with XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT with your eyes.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, health condition, and sites where numbness is required in the body.
SIDE EFFECTS OF XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT
RARE
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following after using XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT:
- signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue causing difficulty breathing or swallowing)
- dizziness or drowsiness, confusion, shortness of breath, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, slow heartbeat, feeling faint, nervousness, unusual sweating, trembling, or seizures
- signs of methemoglobinemia (such as pale, grey, or bluish discoloration of the skin, headache, abnormal or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, tiredness, etc.)
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Consult your doctor
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT can be used for pregnant women if considered necessary. However, consult your doctor for advice before using it.
BREASTFEEDING
Consult your doctor
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT can be used for breastfeeding women if considered necessary. However, consult your doctor for advice before using it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Contraindicated
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if your abilities are affected by XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before applying.
LIVER
Use with Caution
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before applying.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Talk to your doctor before using XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT if you are allergic to lignocaine or to any other amide local anaesthetics (Ex. bupivacaine).
HEART DISEASE
Use with Caution
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases (such as heart block or an abnormal or very slow heartbeat). Therefore, consult your doctor before applying.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Consult your doctor
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT can be used in children and adolescents aged above 2 years after consulting your physician. It is not recommended for use in children aged below 2 years. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT should be used with caution with elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
Before using XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, inform your physician if you:
- have any open wounds, injuries, or infections at the site of application
- have porphyria (a rare inherited blood disorder)
- have epilepsy (fits)
- have or have a family history of malignant hyperthermia (a dangerous rise in body temperature)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, such as:
- mexiletine, amiodarone (used to manage an uneven heartbeat)
- cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers)
- beta-blockers such as atenolol, propranolol, and bisoprolol (used to manage high blood pressure)
- nitrates (such as nitric oxide and nitroglycerin) are used to improve blood flow
- other local anaesthetic agents (such as bupivacaine, proparacaine, ropivacaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, and tetracaine)
- antibiotics (used to manage bacterial infections) such as PABA, nitrofurantoin, dapsone, and sulfasalazine
- anticancer medicines (used to manage cancer) such as cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, hydroxyurea, flutamide, and rasburicase
- antimalarial agents (used to manage malarial infection) Ex. chloroquine, primaquine, and quinine
- anti-epileptic agents (used to manage fits) Ex. phenytoin, sodium valproate, phenobarbital
- metoclopramide (a medicine used to manage nausea and vomiting)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else has applied excessive XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, wipe off the excess with a paper towel or tissue paper. If your child or anyone else accidentally swallowed XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT, contact your doctor immediately or visit a nearby hospital immediately, as it may lead to a severe decrease in low blood pressure.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Lignocaine |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Amide Local Anaesthetics |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â | Local anesthesia |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Injection, Gel, Cream, Ointment, Jelly, Topical Solution, Spray, Oral solution, Plaster |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT out of reach of children
- Store XYLOCAINE 5% OINTMENT at room temperature
| Weight | 50 g |
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