Xylocaine 10 Spray is a non-sterile solution used to numb parts of the body to reduce pain and reflex gagging. The active ingredient in Xylocaine 10 Spray is lidocaine, which belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics. Each dose (one spray) contains 10 mg of lidocaine. The other ingredients in Xylocaine 10 Spray include ethanol, levomenthol, macrogol 400, essence of banana (contains propylene glycol), saccharin, and purified water.
Positive aspects of Xylocaine 10 Spray include its effectiveness in reducing pain and reflex gagging. It is also easy to use and comes with a spray pump closure.
Negative aspects of Xylocaine 10 Spray include the risk of serious adverse effects if excessive dosage or short intervals between doses are used. It should be used with caution in patients with wounds or traumatised mucosa in the region of the proposed application. Xylocaine Spray is probably porphyrinogenic and should only be prescribed to patients with acute porphyria on strong or urgent indications. It should also be used with caution in patients receiving other local anaesthetics or agents structurally related to amide-type local anaesthetics.
In summary, Xylocaine 10 Spray is a non-sterile solution used to numb parts of the body to reduce pain and reflex gagging. Its active ingredient is lidocaine, and it contains other ingredients such as ethanol, levomenthol, and macrogol 400. It is effective in reducing pain and reflex gagging, but it should be used with caution in certain patients and excessive dosage should be avoided.
