General Information
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
Suitable For: Can be used on children aged 2 years or older, but it is not recommended if your child is under 2 years of age.
Boxed Contents: 1
Size: 35g
KEY FEATURES
• Effective temporary relief of pain and itching from minor burns, non-blistered sunburn, insect bites, sore nipples, haemorrhoids and fissures.
• Suitable for the family including children from 2 years of age, adults and the elderly.
• Xylocaine has a long history and has been sold and used as topical anaesthetic since 1948.
Directions
Apply a thin layer and cover with a sterile gauze pad. For nipple soreness, wash off ointment before breastfeeding.
Ingredients
Lidocaine (lignocaine) 50mg/g
Active Ingredients: Lidocaine (lignocaine) 50mg/g
Contains: Lidocaine (lignocaine) 50mg/g
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.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
