Overview
Xylocaine 5% Ointment is a local anaesthetic that can be applied to your skin to help relieve pain or itching, and produces a temporary feeling of numbness.
Xylocaine 5% Ointment is designed to temporarily numb painful or itchy skin. It does this by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin stopping the nerves passing pain messages up to the brain.
Once applied to the affected area Xylocaine 5% Ointment starts to act in 3-5 minutes* – providing effective relief from pain and itching.
*On mucous membranes
AUST R NUMBER:12005
Ingredients
CONTAINS:Lidocaine (lignocaine) 50mg/g
INGREDIENTS:Lidocaine (lignocaine) 50mg/g
Instructions
DOSAGE:Adult: Apply 3 - 4 times a day, when necessary. The maximum single recommended dose is 5g (approximately 15cm of ointment). Not more than 17-20g should be administered in any 24 hour period.
Children (2-12 years): Apply 3 times a day when necessary.
The maximum single recommended dose should not exceed 0.1g ointment/kg body weight. Not more than 3 doses should be administered in any 24 hour period.
Safety
PRODUCT WARNINGS:Do not use on broken skin.
Do not exceed the recommended dose or use for prolonged periods except on advice of your doctor.
Not recommended for use in children under 2 years.
Do not apply in large areas of the body except on the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
If skin irritation occurs or if the condition persists or worsens, discontinue use and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use for teething pain in children.
ONLINE MANDATORY STATEMENT:Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Country of Origin
Sweden
