Xylocaine Spray

Xylocaine Spray is a lidocaine medicine used to numb the surface of the mouth, throat, or other local areas where temporary pain relief is needed. Each spray delivers the product’s labeled amount of lidocaine per spray, and it belongs to the local anesthetic class. Xylocaine Spray is used for short-term relief of pain, burning, or discomfort during minor procedures or irritating mouth and throat conditions. Because it acts locally rather than throughout the body, it is chosen for targeted numbing rather than long-lasting general pain control.

How it works: Lidocaine works by blocking sodium channels in nerve endings, which stops pain signals from traveling to the brain. In Xylocaine Spray, this numbing effect happens on the sprayed surface area, helping reduce pain and sensitivity where it is applied.

Xylocaine Spray is a higher-intensity, in-place numbing option compared with Xylocaine Jelly, which is usually applied directly to a localized area in a thicker form. The spray format can be easier for doctors to choose when quick, even surface coverage is needed in the mouth or throat, and when a patient cannot easily apply a jelly or needs a faster-feeling onset. It should be used only in the exact amount and manner a clinician recommends.

• temporary numbing of the mouth or throat
• relief of minor local pain or burning
• help with discomfort before minor oral or throat procedures
• surface anesthesia for irritated mucosal areas

• Use Xylocaine Spray exactly as your doctor or dentist tells you.
• Aim the spray only at the area to be numbed; do not swallow extra medicine.
• Avoid eating or drinking until feeling returns, because numbness can make choking more likely.
• Do not spray more often or in larger amounts than prescribed.
• If used in the mouth or throat, be careful not to bite your tongue, cheek, or lips while numb.
• Follow the prescribed timing before a procedure or before symptom relief is needed.

Xylocaine Spray provides the labeled amount of lidocaine in each spray, and the exact number of sprays depends on the area being treated and the reason for use. The doctor or dentist decides how many sprays to use, how often it may be repeated, and the maximum daily amount, because too much lidocaine can be dangerous. This product should be used only within the prescribed dose limits for this specific Xylocaine Spray strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lidocaine may include:

• temporary numbness of the mouth or throat
• mild burning or stinging where sprayed
• strange taste or altered taste
• tingling or reduced sensation
• slight throat irritation
• more noticeable numbness if too many sprays are used

• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, liver disease, or a history of seizures.
• Do not eat, drink, or chew until normal feeling returns to reduce choking risk.
• Avoid using more than prescribed, since lidocaine overdose can affect the heart and brain.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Xylocaine Spray.
• Do not use this spray on large areas, deep wounds, or severely damaged tissue unless specifically instructed.
• Be careful with driving or tasks requiring alertness if you feel dizzy or unwell after use.
• Do not combine with other numbing medicines unless your prescriber approves.

• other lidocaine-containing products
• other local anesthetics such as benzocaine or prilocaine
• antiarrhythmic medicines that affect heart rhythm
• CYP1A2 or CYP3A4 inhibitors such as cimetidine or certain antibiotics/antifungals
• alcohol, which may worsen dizziness or mouth/throat irritation

Store Xylocaine Spray in its original box at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and keep it out of reach of children.