What is Xylocaine Gel Used For?
Xylocaine gel is an over-the-counter medication used to prevent and reduce pain during specific medical operations (such as inserting a urinary tube). Xylocaine gel is also used to numb the lining of the mouth, throat, or nose prior to some medical operations (for example, intubation). Xylocaine gel can be purchased online at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is Xylocaine Gel Composition?
Xylocaine gel contains 20mg of Lidocaine HCl as the active ingredient. Other ingredients include methylparaben, propylparaben, hypromellose, sodium hydroxide, and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH to 6.0 to 7.0).
How Does Xylocaine Gel Work?
Xylocaine gel belongs to a class of local anesthetics and it works by numbing certain areas of the body that are moist.
Where Do we apply Xylocaine Gel?
To make the insertion of tubes or other medical equipment easier, xylocaine gel is given to the inside surfaces of the mouth, throat, or nose.
What is the maximum Dose of Xylocaine Gel?
The maximum dose of Xylocaine gel should be no more than 600 mg of lidocaine HCl should be given in any 12-hour period.
Are Lignocaine and Xylocaine gel the Same?
Xylocaine and lignocaine (also known as lidocaine), are different names for the same medicine. Both are used to stop pain during dental procedures.
What are the side effects of Xylocaine Gel?
Side effects include;
- Abnormal Sensation
- Application site swelling
- Skin Redness
- Thrombophlebitis
- Dizziness.
- Blurred Vision
- Vomiting.
- Urticaria
- Edema (Swelling)
- Severe Back Pain
Is Xylocaine Gel Suitable for Use in Children?
The safety and efficacy of Xylocaine gel in children under the age of two are unknown.
Where Can I Buy Xylocaine Gel?
Buy Xylocaine gel online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store in Lagos.
