What is Xylocaine in MPF?

Xylocaine (lidocaine) MPF is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution containing sodium chloride. Xylocaine (lidocaine) in multiple dose vials: Each mL also contains 1 mg methylparaben as antiseptic preservative.

What is the pH of xylocaine?

Xylocaine (lidocaine) in multiple dose vials: Each mL also contains 1 mg methylparaben as antiseptic preservative. The pH of these solutions is adjusted to approximately 6.5 (5.0–7.0) with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid.

What are the most common side effects of xylocaine?

The most common side effects of Xylocaine include: numbness in places where the medicine is accidentally applied Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Xylocaine. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How many milliliters of xylocaine can you take in a day?

No more than 4 mg/kg (1 mL for every 5 kg of bodyweight) or 5mL, whichever is lower, should be used as above, not more often than every three hours, as required. No more than 4 doses should be given in a 24 hour period. Excess Xylocaine Viscous should be spat out.

What are the ingredients in Xylocaine (lidocaine)?

Each mL contains lidocaine hydrochloride and epinephrine, with 0.5 mg sodium metabisulfite as an antioxidant and 0.2 mg citric acid as a stabilizer. Xylocaine (lidocaine) with Epinephrine in multiple dose vials: Each mL also contains 1 mg methylparaben as antiseptic preservative.

What is Xylocaine 2% viscous?

Xylocaine 2% Viscous is an aqueous topical anaesthetic for use on mucous membranes. Pharmacology Lignocaine, the active ingredient of Xylocaine 2% Viscous, stabilises the neuronal membrane and prevents the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses, thereby effecting local anaesthetic action.