Xylocaine 2% (lidocaine HCL 2% with epinephrine 1:50,000), 20×50
Each cartridge is twice sterilized with sterilizing filter followed by autoclave method
Cartridges are then visually inspected with electronic laser for defects and impurities including but not limited to cracks, foreign particles, color and density et al
Each cartridge is Mylar pack labeled to restrain the individual pieces in case of a break thus avoiding any injuries Each set of 10 cartridges is then blister packed to avoid breakage
Each cartridge is color coded as per industry standard ADA system, 2% Xylocaine 1:50,000 has a green color band
The box for 2% Xylocaine 1:50,000 also has the same green color for easy identification
In case of infiltration onset duration is less than 2 minutes with soft tissue anesthesia lasting 2.5 hours to 3.25 hours for infiltration and nerve block respectively
Xylocaine is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to local anesthetics
Xylocaine should not be used in patients with congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia
Common precautions include aspiration prior to injection to help avoid intravascular injection
Local anesthetic solutions like Xylocaine that contain a vasoconstrictor should be used cautiously especially in patients with impaired cardiovascular function or vascular disease
Xylocaine Dental 1:50,000 is available in boxes of 50 cartridges of 1.7 ml
PIL: 2% Xylocaine DENTAL with epinephrine 1:50,000, (lidocaine HCl and epinephrine Injection, USP)
Provides anesthesia for both infiltration and nerve block techniques
Provides rapid onset duration
Recommended in situations where hemostasis is required
Plunger has easy smooth movement as both plunger and cartridge are silicon coated
Free from natural rubber latex leading to reduced allergic reactions