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Xylox is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel, Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. Xylox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Xylox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Xylox include Skin redness. Some other side effects of Xylox have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Xylox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Xylox is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Xylox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Xylox related warnings section.
Xylox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Xylox have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Xylox with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Xylox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Xylox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Xylox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Xylox.
Is the use of Xylox safe during breastfeeding?
Xylox has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Xylox on the Kidneys?
Xylox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xylox on the Liver?
Xylox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Xylox on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Xylox on the heart have been reported.
Xylox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xylox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xylox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Xylox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Xylox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Xylox can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Xylox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Xylox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xylox
When consumed with certain foods, Xylox may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xylox
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Xylox.
Yes, Xylox is used anally for alleviating discomfort due to anal fissures and hemorrhoids. An anal fissure is a minor tear or cuts near the delicate skin of anus which could result from a trauma or an injury. Anal fissures can be prevented or managed by taking adequate time in passing the bowel, by not putting much strain while passing the bowels, by cleaning the anal area gently and by keeping the anal area dry. Hemorrhoids, on the other hand, are the swollen veins in the anus and rectum region. These can develop from chronic constipation, aging, genetics, pregnancy, etc. These can be prevented and managed by eating a lot of fiber, getting some exercise, not spending a lot of time in the bathroom, cleaning up gently, taking warm water bath, and so on.
Xylox is a local anesthetic agent which prevent the sensation of pain. It works by inhibiting the pain signal from the nerves to the brain lead to decrease pain sensation and discomfort arising due to skin irritation, sunburn or other medical conditions.
Yes, Xylox is used in combination with prilocaine for premature ejaculation. It improves sexual satisfaction and ejaculatory control by decreasing the sensation of the genital skin. It has no systemic effects and has minimum local side effects. Premature ejaculation can be psychological or biological. It could be because of over-sensitive genital skin, extreme arousal, infrequent sexual activity, hyperactive reflexes, fear, performance anxiety, use of alcohol and other substances, inflammation of the urethra, prostate, etc. In addition, it is also important to take treatment and comply with it completely.
Xylox is a brand name for lidocaine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called local anesthetic agent. Xylox is available in different dosage forms such as injection, gel, spray, patch, and solution. It is mainly used to reduce pain and discomfort caused by skin irritation and sunburn. Some form of Xylox is used to reduce pain and discomfort arises before certain surgery (small) and medical examination or procedure. The injectable form of Xylox is mainly used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat).
According to an FDA warning published in 2014, a 2% solution of Xylox should not be used in infants and young children (5 months to 3.5 years old), as too much application of Xylox or accidental swallowing may cause serious brain injury, seizures, and heart problems. Therefore, for treating teething pain, one must take the advice of their doctor and follow his recommendations completely.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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