Xylocaine (Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution)

Xylocaine (Lidocaine HCl topical solution) is a prescription medication used to numb an area of your body to reduce pain and discomfort during surgical procedures. Invasive surgical procedures such as, needle punctures, or the insertion of a tube into the urinary tract can cause pain. Xylocaine gel may also be used to stop itching and pain from skin irritations. Xylocaine may also be used to relieve pain caused by swelling of the urinary tract. The active ingredient in Xylocaine is Lidocaine HCl topical solution. Lidocaine HCl belongs to a class of drugs called local anesthetics. It works by causing temporary numbness or loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Xylocaine. The most common side effects of Xylocaine may include the following:
• Change in color of skin;
• Mild nausea;
• Stinging;
• Swelling

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Chest pain;
• Light-headedness;
• Ringing in ears;
• Seizures;
• Slow heart rate

These are not all of the side effects of Xylocaine. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not use Xylocaine if you are allergic to Lidocaine HCl topical solution or any ingredient in Xylocaine. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have a certain blood disorder called methemoglobinemia;
• Have a skin infection where the medicine will be applied;
• Have heart problems;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Xylocaine and other medicines, like prilocaine, sodium nitrite, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Xylocaine will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Xylocaine passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect a nursing infant. Avoid applying this medication on your breast or larger skin areas that may come in contact with your baby. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Xylocaine Jelly is a topical medication. Use this medicine on the skin only. Do not take it by mouth. If the medication gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina, rinse with water immediately. Apply Xylocaine jelly only on a healthy skin surface free of cuts and wounds. Lidocaine starts to numb the affected area within 5 minutes of application. Clean your hands before and after using the drug unless you are treating your hands. Your doctor will apply this medication to the treated area or the medical equipment used during the procedure. Do not use Xylocaine for longer than your doctor tells you to. Avoid scratching or rubbing your skin while it is numb. Avoid using heat sources like sunlamps, tanning beds, or taking long hot baths. Your temperature may rise and cause your body to absorb too much medicine. Store Xylocaine at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

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