Xylocaine
XYLOCAINE®
Parenteral Solutions
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection USP 0.5%, 1%, and 2%
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection USP 1%, 1.5% and 2%
(lidocaine hydrochloride with epinephrine 1:200,000 and 1:100,000)
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Pharmaceutical Information
XYLOCAINE Parenteral Solutions 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2% contain lidocaine hydrochloride 5, 10, 15 and 20 mg/mL, respectively. Solutions with epinephrine contain 0.010 mg/mL (1:100,000) or 0.005 mg/mL (1:200,000) epinephrine.
Non-medicinal Ingredients
Plain Solutions: Sodium chloride (for isotonicity), water for injection, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH 5.0-7.0.
Solutions with Epinephrine: Sodium chloride (for isotonicity), sodium metabisulfite (as an antioxidant), water for injection, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH 3.3-5.5. Certain vial presentations may contain citric acid which acts as a stabilizer for epinephrine. Please refer to the product label.
Multidose Vials: As above and methylparaben (as a preservative) 1 mg/mL.
Generic Name: Lidocaine
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