Xylocaine Viscous Solution

Pronunciation: LIE-doe-cane
Generic Name: Lidocaine
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.

Xylocaine Viscous Solution is used for:

Temporarily relieving pain of the mouth and throat. It is also used to reduce gagging during certain dental procedures or for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Xylocaine Viscous Solution is a local anesthetic. It works by preventing nerves from transmitting painful impulses to the brain.

Do NOT use Xylocaine Viscous Solution if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Xylocaine Viscous Solution or other similar medicines (eg, amide-type anesthetics)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Xylocaine Viscous Solution:

Some medical conditions may interact with Xylocaine Viscous Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you have a blood infection or severe injury of the mouth or throat


• if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems


• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any anesthetic medicine

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Xylocaine Viscous Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Amiodarone, beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), cimetidine, or mexiletine because side effects, such as confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness, may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Xylocaine Viscous Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Xylocaine Viscous Solution:

Use Xylocaine Viscous Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Depending on the condition being treated, you may need to swish Xylocaine Viscous Solution around the mouth and spit it out, gargle and swallow it, or apply it to the affected area with a cotton-tipped applicator. Carefully follow the directions provided by your doctor for using Xylocaine Viscous Solution.


• Do not get Xylocaine Viscous Solution in your eyes.


• If you miss a dose of Xylocaine Viscous Solution, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Xylocaine Viscous Solution.

Important safety information:

• Xylocaine Viscous Solution may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Xylocaine Viscous Solution with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.


• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Xylocaine Viscous Solution before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.


• Xylocaine Viscous Solution may make it difficult for you to swallow. Do not eat anything for at least 1 hour after Xylocaine Viscous Solution has been applied in the mouth or throat area.


• Numbness of the tongue may cause you to bite the inside of your mouth accidentally. Do not eat any food or chew gum while your mouth or throat area is numb.


• Xylocaine Viscous Solution may cause a numbing effect at the application site. Do not scratch, rub, or expose the area to extreme hot or cold temperature until the numbness is gone.


• Do not use more medicine, apply it more often, or use it for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve faster, but the risk of side effects may be increased.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Xylocaine Viscous Solution can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Xylocaine Viscous Solution while you are pregnant. Xylocaine Viscous Solution is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Xylocaine Viscous Solution, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Xylocaine Viscous Solution:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Redness or swelling at the application site.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); choking; confusion; dizziness or lightheadedness; fast breathing; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; mood or mental changes; ringing in the ears or hearing changes; seizures; shortness of breath; swelling of the throat; vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Xylocaine Viscous side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include apprehension; blurred vision; confusion; difficulty breathing; nervousness; ringing in the ears; seizures; sensations of heat, cold, or numbness; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness; slow or irregular heartbeat; tremor; twitching; unconsciousness; vomiting.

Proper storage of Xylocaine Viscous Solution:

Store Xylocaine Viscous Solution at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Xylocaine Viscous Solution out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Xylocaine Viscous Solution, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Xylocaine Viscous Solution is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Xylocaine Viscous Solution. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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