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Xylox Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Local Anesthesia. The alternative uses of Xylox Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Xylox Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Xylox Injection include Skin redness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xylox Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Xylox Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Xylox Injection has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Xylox Injection related warnings talks about Xylox Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Xylox Injection 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Xylox Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Xylox Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Xylox Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Xylox Injection 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xylox Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Xylox Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Xylox.
Is the use of Xylox Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Xylox has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Xylox Injection on the Kidneys?
Xylox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xylox Injection on the Liver?
Xylox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Xylox Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Xylox on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xylox Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xylox Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Xylox Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Xylox Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Xylox Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Xylox Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Xylox Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xylox Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Xylox Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xylox Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Xylox Injection.
Xylox is a local anesthetic agent. It should be used strictly under the recommendation of a doctor. You must use it for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
No, Xylox is not a narcotic. It is a local anesthetic agent which is used to cause numbness and block pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf, and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, and morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
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.
Xylox is available as a topical solution, gel, patch, spray, and injection. It is a prescription drug, hence, one must not use it on his/her own. It should be taken under medical supervision only. It should be stored away from the reach of children and pets.
Yes, Xylox may cause an allergic reaction which might manifest as sneezing, wheezing, pruritis (severe itching of the skin), urticaria (localized swollen itchy area), episodes of angioneurotic edema (swelling of the lower layer of skin or mucous membranes and even anaphylactic shock (very severe allergic reaction). If you develop any of these symptoms while using Xylox, please inform your doctor immediately.
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