Xicaine Injection

Composition of Xicaine Injection

Xicaine Injection contains Adrenaline (0.0125mg) + Lidocaine (21.33mg). It belongs to the Local anaesthetic (exact molecule/strength not confirmed) class of medicines.

Uses of Xicaine Injection

Xicaine Injection is used in the treatment of local anesthesia.

Key benefits

• Provides local numbness for minor procedures
• Reduces pain during infiltration/nerve block
• Rapid onset anaesthesia (depends on formulation)
• Helps perform procedures with less discomfort

How Xicaine Injection works

Xicaine Injection is a combination of two medicines: Lidoacaine and Epinephrine. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain thereby decreasing the sensation of pain. Adrenaline is a vasoconstrictor which tightens the blood vessels to slow the dispersal, and thereby prolong the effect of Lidocaine. Together, they numb the area effectively and allow medical procedures/surgeries to be performed without pain.

How to take Xicaine Injection

Use only as directed by a doctor/veterinarian. Administer by the specified route (e.g., infiltration/nerve block/topical as applicable) in an appropriate dose based on the procedure and patient condition.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. It is unlikely from external use. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Xicaine Injection

Most side effects of Xicaine are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• injection site pain
• redness
• swelling
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• nausea
• vomiting
• tingling/numbness
• low blood pressure
• slow heart rate
• allergic reaction

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Xicaine Injection

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only use. Local anaesthetics can cause serious toxicity if overdosed or accidentally injected into a blood vessel (CNS symptoms, seizures, cardiac arrhythmias). Use with caution in liver disease, heart rhythm disorders, low blood pressure, elderly, and debilitated patients. Avoid use in patients with known hypersensitivity to local anaesthetics (amide/ester type—confirm). Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, severe dizziness, seizures, or chest pain.

Do not take Xicaine if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you. Not for use on large burns or deep wounds without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, mexiletine), beta-blockers, cimetidine, other local anaesthetics, CNS depressants (sedatives/opioids), anticoagulants/antiplatelets (increased bleeding risk with injections), MAO inhibitors/TCAs (if product contains vasoconstrictor—confirm)

How to store Xicaine Injection

Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Xicaine Injection

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests. Clean the wound first, then apply, and keep it covered and dry.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICPA HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

Local anaesthetic

Drug class:

Local anaesthetic (exact molecule/strength not confirmed)