Xylocaine is a topical local anesthetic remedy that is widely used to relieve pain in the skin and mucous membranes due to its active principle, lidocaine, which blocks the nerve impulse from pain to the brain.
Xylocaine can be purchased in conventional pharmacies as an ointment or gel and is produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory AstraZeneca.
Price of Xylocaina
The price of Xylocaine can vary between 15 and 30 reais, depending on how it is presented and the amount of product in the package.
Indications of Xylocaine
Xylocaine is indicated for the temporary relief of pain associated with minor burns and skin abrasions, such as sunburn, herpes zoster and lip, pruritus, sinus bite or insect sting. It is also used to relieve pain in cases of hemorrhoids or fissures.
How to use Xylocaine
The use of Xylocaine consists in the application of a thin layer in the affected region, and can be applied with a gauze.
Side effects of Xylocaine
The main side effects of Xylocaine include nervousness, dizziness, seizures, difficulty breathing, falling blood pressure, slow heartbeat or skin irritations.
Contraindications of Xylocaine
Xylocaine is contraindicated for pregnant women, women who are breast-feeding, children under 5 years of age, children under 20 kg, or patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.
