Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g

Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g, made by Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd, is a local anaesthetic. Its active ingredient is Lignocaine (Lidocaine) 5%, and it is used for numbing for minor procedures, dental work, stitches, and relief of local pain and itching.

Uses of Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g

Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g injections are used by doctors and dentists to numb an area before stitches, dental work and minor procedures. Gels, sprays and creams numb the skin or mouth, ease painful mouth ulcers or haemorrhoids, and are used before procedures such as catheterisation.

How Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g works

Lignocaine blocks sodium channels in nerves, stopping pain signals from travelling to the brain for a short time.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g include:

• Temporary numbness
• Stinging when applied
• Mild redness

Get medical help for dizziness, numbness around the mouth, ringing in the ears, fits or a slow heartbeat after use.

Precautions and warnings

• Avoid eating or drinking until a numbed mouth or throat recovers, to prevent biting or choking.
• Do not apply large amounts to broken skin.
• Use only as directed in children.

Storage

Store below 30°C and keep the cap tightly closed. For external use only; avoid contact with the eyes unless the product is made for eye use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g online in Pakistan

Order Xylocaine 5% Ointment 20g from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Lignocaine (Lidocaine) by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.