Xylocaine® (lidocaine)
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What is Xylocaine® ?
This medicine contains the local anaesthetic, lidocaine.
What is Xylocaine® used for?
Xylocaine is used for minor surgery and dentistry to block feeling in the part of the body affected (local anaesthesia), so that the patient does not experience pain.
How does Xylocaine® work ?
By producing local anaesthesia in that part of the body requiring the surgical/dental procedure.
How is Xylocaine® given ?
- Xylocaine can be injected, as a solution, by a health professional trained in anaesthetic techniques. Xylocaine works very quickly.
- Xylocaine also comes in gel and spray forms, which can be used to numb the lining of the nostrils, mouth, throat, urethra, or rectum during local surgical procedures.
- Xylocaine is also available as an ointment for minor burns or skin abrasions.
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