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Xylocaine 5% Ointment
Also Known as Anestol Pomad
Prescription Required
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Product Details
Description
Xylocaine Ointment 5% uses:
Xylocaine Ointment 5% (lidocaine ointment USP) is used for pain caused by certain skin conditions, including abrasions and minor burns, sunburns, shingles, cold sores, itchiness, nipples that are sore, and insect bites. It may also be used for certain anal conditions like hemorrhoids and fissures, and it can help reduce pain during certain medical examinations. It works by temporarily numbing the area where it is applied.
Xylocaine Ointment 5% is available in a 35-gram tube containing 50 mg of lidocaine per gram.
Fact Table
Formula
C14H22N2O
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
~3% (Topical)
Legal status
Prescription (Rx) or OTC, depending on the strength
Chemical Name
Lidocaine
Elimination half-life
1.5-2 hours
Dosage (Strength)
5% ointment
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Xylocaine
Protein binding
60-80%
PubChem CID
3676
MedlinePlus
a682701
ChEBI
CHEBI:6456
ATC code
N01BB02
DrugBank
DB00281
KEGG
D00353
Routes of administration
Topical
Directions
Use Xylocaine Ointment 5% as directed by your doctor. For further instructions for use, thoroughly read the medication guide that accompanies your prescription.
Xylocaine Ointment 5% should be applied topically. Your doctor will instruct you on how much ointment you should use on the affected area(s) of the skin.
Store the ointment between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) and where children cannot reach it.
If you have any questions or concerns about the ointment, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Xylocaine Ointment 5% is lidocaine.
Inactive ingredients include polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and purified water.
Contraindications
Patients who are allergic to lidocaine, other “-caine” anesthetics, or to any of the inactive ingredients should not use Xylocaine Ointment 5%.
Cautions
- Before you begin using Xylocaine Ointment 5%, talk to your doctor about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, including other products for the skin
- Your allergies
- Your current health problems and past medical history, including:
- Bleeding hemorrhoids
- Heart, liver, or kidney problems that are severe
- Epilepsy
- Shock that is severe
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
Side Effects
Skin irritation, including redness, itching, swelling, hives, or stinging, can occur with Xylocaine Ointment 5%; however, other side effects may also occur. Immediately tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
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Reference
Xylocaine Ointment 5%. Mississauga, ON, CA: AstraZeneca Canada Inc.; 2006.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 202
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