Xylocaine 2% Jelly Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Lidocaine HCl

Indications/Uses

Surface anesth & lubricant for male & female urethra during cystoscopy, catheterization, exploration by sound, endourethral operations, nasal & pharyngeal cavities in endoscopic procedures (eg, gastroscopy & broncoscopy) during proctoscopy & rectoscopy & tracheal intubation. Symptomatic treatment of pain in cystitis & urethritis. Pain relief after circumcision in childn.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Urethral anaesth Male 20 mL, 30-40 mL in 3-4 portions when anaesth is especially important (eg, sounding or cytoscopy). Female 5-10 mL. Endoscopy 10-20 mL. Total max dose: Lidocaine 400 mg when combined w/ other lidocaine products. Proctoscopy & rectoscopy Up to 20 mL for anal & rectal procedures. Total max dose: Lidocaine 400 mg. Lubrication for endotracheal intubation 2 mL to surface of tube.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to amide anesth, methyl &/or propyl parahydroxybensoate (methyl-/propylparaben) or to their metabolite, PABA, ester local anaesth.

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Special Precautions

Excessive doses of lidocaine products or short intervals between doses can result in high plasma levels & serious adverse effects. Presence of sepsis or severely traumatized mucosa in area of application. Oropharyngeal use has increased risk of aspiration. When used for endotracheal tube lubrication, avoid introducing into lumen of the tube. Closely supervise patients being treated w/ class III antiarrhythmic drugs eg, amiodarone & monitor ECG due to additive effects. Patients w/ partial or complete heart block, elderly & patients in poor general health. Porphyric patients. Advanced liver disease or severe renal function. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Intoxication, cutaneous & hypersensitivity symptoms.

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Drug Interactions

Patients receiving agents structurally related to local anaesth, drugs reducing clearance of lidocaine eg, cimetidine & β-blockers.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anaesthetics - Local & General

ATC Classification

N01BB02 - lidocaine ; Belongs to the class of amides. Used as local anesthetics.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Xylocaine 2% jelly (Sterile theatre pack)

Packing/Price

(Sterile theatre pack) 30 g x 1's

Xylocaine 2% Jelly

lidocaine

Manufacturer:

Aspen

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma