Xylocream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time.This belongs to a group of medicines called local anaestheticsXylocream contains two medicines called Lidocaine (lignocaine) and prilocaine. This belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics.
Benefits
It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures. This helps to stop pain on the skin, however the patient may still have the feeling of pressure and touch.used as a topical anesthetic before minor procedures.
How To Use
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over: Use on the skin before small procedures (such as having a needle put in or minor skin operations0The cream is put on to the skin in a thick layer. The doctor, pharmacist or nurse will tell the patient where to put it. The usual dose is 2 g applied for 1 to 5 hours under a dressing.
