Xylocaine viscous (2% lidocaine hydrochloride)

Question: What is xylocaine viscous and how to use it?

Answer: Xylocaine Viscous® is 2% lidocaine hydrochloride, it is indicated for use as an anesthetic, in order to reduce pain in the mouth and throat.

How to use:

Adults: Gargle with 15 ml of xylocaine viscous for 30 seconds, and remove it after that. But if you want to have slightly anesthesia in your neck, you can swallow the drug. The drug can be administered up to every 3 hours (in one day should not take more than 8 times).

Infants and children younger than 3 years:

Dose: 1.25 ml, using the cotton swab dipped in the drug, and applied to the area for anesthesia. The drug can be administered up to every 3 hours (in one day should not take more than 8 times).

Children older than or equal to 3 years:

Dose: Gargle with 5 ml of drug for 30 seconds. The drug can be administered up to every 3 hours (in one day should not take more than 8 times).

References:

1. Dana WJ, Fuller MA, Goldman MP, Golembiewski JA, Gonzales JP, Lowe JF, et al. Drug Information Handbook, 21st ed. Hudson, Ohio, Lexi-Comp, Inc .; 2012: 1080-2.

2. Xylocaine® 2% Viscous. Product information. AstraZeneca 2008