Zylo Ointment

Zylo Ointment is a lidocaine topical pain-relief medicine made by Lupin Ltd. Each tube contains lidocaine ointment as labelled, used on the skin to numb a small area and help relieve pain, burning, itching, or discomfort. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic, not an opioid, and Zylo Ointment is used for short-term relief of minor localized pain when a clinician thinks a topical numbing medicine is appropriate.

How it works: Lidocaine in Zylo Ointment works by blocking sodium channels in nerve endings, which slows the pain signals sent from the skin to the brain. Applied as an ointment, it forms a greasy, protective layer that helps the medicine stay on the skin where it can numb the treated area.

Because Zylo Ointment is the only strength/form in this product line listed here, its use is guided by the amount shown on the tube and by the area being treated rather than by a lower or higher sibling strength. It is typically chosen when a doctor wants focused numbing from an ointment that stays on the skin and may be easier to apply to dry, irritated, or sensitive areas than a cream or gel.

• minor skin pain
• burning or stinging sensations
• itching from irritated skin
• pain around small superficial wounds or procedures when prescribed
• localized numbness for short-term symptom relief

• Use Zylo Ointment only on the skin area your doctor told you to treat.
• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying unless your hands are the treated area.
• Apply a thin layer of the ointment exactly as directed; more is not better.
• Do not apply it to broken, infected, or very large areas unless your clinician specifically instructs you to.
• Avoid getting Zylo Ointment in the eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages or heating pads unless your doctor says it is okay.

The dose is the lidocaine amount contained in Zylo Ointment as labelled on each tube, and the exact amount applied depends on the size of the area and the reason it was prescribed. It may be used a few times a day as directed, but the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber because too much lidocaine can be absorbed through the skin.

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

Common side effects of Lidocaine may include:

• mild skin redness
• temporary burning or stinging where applied
• itching or irritation
• dryness at the application site
• numbness beyond the target area if too much is used

• Use only on intact skin unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Do not use more often or over a larger area than prescribed, since lidocaine can be absorbed and cause serious side effects.
• Be careful if you have heart disease, liver disease, or a history of seizures, because lidocaine safety can be a bigger concern.
• Avoid applying heat, using tight wraps, or taking hot baths over the treated area unless directed, because this can increase absorption.
• Do not use other lidocaine products at the same time unless your clinician approves it.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using the ointment on a child.
• If numbness affects walking, chewing, or using your hands, be cautious with activities that require full feeling.

• other lidocaine-containing products
• antiarrhythmic medicines such as mexiletine or amiodarone
• beta blockers such as propranolol
• cimetidine
• drugs that lower the seizure threshold

Store Zylo Ointment tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.