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.
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 operations0 The 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.