Consumer medicine information

XYLOCAINE 10%; PUMP SPRAY

Lidocaine (lignocaine)

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray

Active ingredient

Lidocaine (lignocaine)

Schedule

S2

 

Consumer medicine information (CMI) leaflet

Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using XYLOCAINE 10%; PUMP SPRAY.

What is in this leaflet

This leaflet answers some of the common questions people ask about Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray. It does not contain all the information that is known about Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray.

It does not take the place of talking to your doctor, pharmacist or dentist.

All medicines have risks and benefits.

If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or dentist.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

What Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is for

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray may be used for the following reasons:

  • To produce temporary loss of sensation in a part of the body before certain types of examination and instrumentation are performed by your doctor eg examination of your lungs. This may also help prevent coughing or gagging from the procedures.
  • To help prevent pain associated with minor surgical procedures in the ear, nose and throat
  • To help prevent pain during the puncture of a cavity of the upper jaw (the maxillary sinus)
  • To help prevent pain and or discomfort at the dentist eg prior to injection
  • During general anaesthesia to prevent coughing
  • To help prevent pain during the final stages of childbirth, before the cutting or stitching of the perineum (skin between the vagina and anus)

Xylocaine belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics.

It works by producing a temporary loss of sensation in the area where it is applied.

Your doctor, pharmacist or dentist will have explained what Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is used for. Ask them if you want more information.

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is not addictive.

Before you use Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray

When you must not use it

Do not use Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says it is safe. Ask your doctor about the risks and benefits involved.

There is no evidence available at the moment to show that being given Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray under your doctor's instructions is harmful to unborn babies.

Your baby can take in very small amounts of Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray from breast milk if you are breastfeeding, but it is unlikely that the amount available to the baby will do any harm.

Do not use Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.

If you are not sure whether you should start using Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

Before you start to use it

You must tell your doctor, pharmacist or dentist if:

  1. you have any allergies to
  • the active ingredient, lignocaine
  • other local anaesthetics
  • any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
- shortness of breath
- wheezing or difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips tongue or other parts of the body
- rash, itching or hives on the skin
  1. you have any of these medical conditions
  • epilepsy
  • heart problems
  • liver problems
  • kidney problems
  • open wounds or infection where the spray will be used
  • porphyria (a rare metabolic disorder characterised by excessive levels of porphyrin in the blood and urine) Symptoms of acute porphyria include:
    - muscle pain or paralysis
    - seizures
    - disorientation
    - hallucination
    - bloody (red) urine
    - hypertension
    - abdominal pain
    - constipation
    - vomiting

It may not be safe for you to use Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray if you have any of these conditions.

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or dentist if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy at the chemist, supermarket or health food shop.

These medicines may affect the way Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray works.

Your doctor, pharmacist or dentist can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines.

If you have not told your doctor, pharmacist or dentist about any of these things, tell them before you use any Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray.

Using Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray

How to use it

Before using the spray, the bottle should be primed by pressing the piston once or twice.

The dose depends on the size of the area and the procedure involved. Your healthcare professional will use the dose that is suitable for you.

Each spray delivers 10 milligrams of lignocaine. The maximum dose is 20 sprays (200mg).

In dentistry, the normal dose is 1-5 sprays. Two sprays per quarter of the mouth is recommended, with a maximum of 3 sprays per quarter of the mouth over 30 minutes.

In sinus procedures 3 sprays are used.

Up to 20 sprays may be necessary in childbirth and procedures of the throat and windpipe.

Lower doses are used for children aged 3-12 years. Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is not recommended for children under 3 years.

This pack contains one short single use disposable nozzle. Additional short and long disposable nozzles are available separately. Nozzles should not be reused and should be discarded immediately after use. Do not use the same nozzle on different people.

Overdose

Telephone your doctor, the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26) or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital immediately if you think that you or anybody else may have used too much Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray even if there are no signs of poisoning.

The first signs that too much Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray has been used usually take the form of light-headedness, drowsiness, dizziness and sometimes blurred vision. In the event of serious overdosage, trembling, seizures or unconsciousness may occur.

If you notice any of these signs, contact a doctor immediately.

While you are using it

Things to be careful of

Be careful driving or operating machinery after you have used Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray. You may be drowsy and your reflexes may be slow.

Do not eat or drink anything for at least 1 hour after using Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray in the mouth or throat area. You may swallow your food down the wrong way, or burn or bite your mouth.

Be careful not to spray Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray near the eyes. If any of the spray does go in the eye, rinse immediately with lots of water for at least 15 minutes and call your doctor.

Please talk to your doctor, pharmacist or dentist about these possibilities if you think they may bother you.

Side effects

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or dentist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray. Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray will help to prevent pain and discomfort in most people, but it may have unwanted side-effects in a few people.

All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

Ask your doctor, pharmacist or dentist to answer any questions you may have.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

  • skin rash or irritation
  • drowsiness

These are all mild side effects of Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray.

Tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:

  • wheezing or difficulty breathing
  • chest pain
  • severe rash or itching
  • increased sweating
  • numbness

These are all serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention.

Serious side effects are rare.

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray can pass into the bloodstream, and in high doses can rarely cause more serious side effects. These may include:

  • fits
  • unconsciousness
  • breathing problems
  • low blood pressure
  • slow heart beat
  • collapse

These are very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell. Some people may get other side effects while using Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray.

Storage

Keep Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25 degrees C.

Do not store it or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it in the car on hot days. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.

Keep it where young children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.

Disposal

Ask your pharmacist what to do with any spray you have left over if your doctor tells you to stop using it, or you find that the expiry date has passed.

Product description

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is a clear solution in a 50ml bottle which contains 500 sprays.

Each spray contains lignocaine 10 mg as the active ingredient and the following inactive ingredients:

  • Ethanol 95%
  • Polyethylene glycol 400
  • Banana flavour PHL-131980
  • Menthol
  • Saccharin
  • Purified water

Lignocaine is known as lidocaine in some other countries.

Sponsor

AstraZeneca Pty Ltd
ABN 54 009 682 311
Alma Road
NORTH RYDE NSW 2113
Customer service line:
Tel: 1 800 805 342

This leaflet was prepared in March 2009.

Australian Registration Number
Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray - AUST R 134540

Xylocaine is a registered trade mark of the AstraZeneca group

Published by MIMS November 2009

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray

Active ingredient

Lidocaine (lignocaine)

Schedule

S2

 

Name of the medicine

Lidocaine (lignocaine).

Excipients.

Ethanol, macrogol 400, banana flavour PHL-131980, menthol, saccharin and purified water.
Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray does not contain any CFC propellants.

Description

Please note that lidocaine is also known as lignocaine. Lidocaine is mostly used in this document.
Lidocaine is a white or almost white crystalline powder, practically insoluble in water, very soluble in alcohol and in methylene chloride, freely soluble in ether.
The chemical name for lignocaine is 2-diethylamino-2', 6'-dimethylacetanilide.
The CAS number for lidocaine is 137-58-6, molecular formula: C14H22N2O, molecular weight: 234.3.
Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray contains lidocaine (lignocaine) as the active ingredient.
Each metered dose from Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray delivers 0.1 mL and contains: 10 mg lidocaine (lignocaine), ethanol, macrogol 400, banana flavour PHL-131980, menthol, saccharin and purified water.
Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray does not contain any CFC propellants.

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics.

Lidocaine, the active ingredient of Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray, stabilises the neuronal membrane and prevents the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses, thereby effecting local anaesthetic action.
Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray acts on intact mucous membranes to provide prompt local anaesthetic action. Anaesthesia occurs usually within 1-5 minutes and the effect lasts for approximately 10-15 minutes.

Pharmacokinetics.

Lidocaine may be absorbed following topical administration to mucous membranes, its rate of absorption and amount of dose absorbed depending upon concentration and total dose administered, the specific site of application and duration of exposure. In general, the rate of absorption occurs most rapidly after intratracheal and bronchial administration. Lidocaine is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but little intact drug appears in the circulation because of biotransformation in the liver. Lidocaine is metabolised rapidly by the liver, and metabolites and unchanged drug are excreted by the kidney.
Excessive blood levels may cause changes in cardiac output, total peripheral resistance and mean arterial pressure. These changes may be attributable to a direct depressant effect of the anaesthetic agent on various components of the cardiovascular system.
Biotransformation includes oxidative N-dealkylation, ring hydroxylation, cleavage of the amide linkage and conjugation. The pharmacological/ toxicological actions of the metabolites are similar to, but not less potent than, those of lidocaine.
Approximately 90% of lidocaine is excreted in the form of various metabolites, and less than 10% is excreted unchanged. The primary metabolite in urine is a conjugate of 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylaniline.
The plasma binding of lidocaine is dependent on drug concentration, and the fraction bound decreases with increasing concentration. At concentrations of 1 to 4 microgram of free base/mL, 60 to 80% of lidocaine is protein bound. Binding is also dependent on the plasma concentrations of the alpha-1-acid glycoprotein.
Lidocaine crosses the blood brain and placental barriers, presumably by passive diffusion.
Studies of lidocaine metabolism following IV bolus injection have shown that the elimination half-life is usually 1.5 to 2 hours. The half-life may be prolonged 2-fold or more in patients with liver dysfunction. Renal dysfunction does not affect lidocaine kinetics, but may increase the accumulation of metabolites.
Factors such as acidosis and the use of CNS stimulants and depressants affect the CNS levels of lidocaine required to produce overt systemic effects. Objective adverse manifestations become increasingly apparent with increasing venous plasma levels above 6.0 microgram free base/mL. In the rhesus monkey arterial blood levels of 18 to 21 microgram/mL have been shown to be the threshold for convulsive activity.

Indications

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is used for surface anaesthesia of the mucous membranes prior to the following procedures:

Otorhinolaryngology.

To prepare for puncture of the maxillary sinus; for analgesia of the pharynx to prevent gagging and stress reactions when inserting instruments.

Dental practice.

Before injections, treating minor abscesses, suture removal, deep scaling and to prevent gagging when taking intraoral impressions and X-rays.

General anaesthesia.

To prevent coughing with an endotracheal tube in situ during light surgical anaesthesia.

Obstetrics.

During the final stages of delivery and before episiotomy and perineal suturing as supplementary pain control.

Contraindications

Known history of hypersensitivity to lidocaine or other local anaesthetics of the amide type or to other components of the spray solution.

Precautions

Warning.

Excessive dosage, or short intervals between doses, can result in high levels of lidocaine or its metabolites and serious adverse effects. Patients should be instructed to strictly adhere to the recommended dosage and administration guidelines.
The lowest dose that results in effective anaesthesia should be used to avoid high plasma levels and serious adverse effects. Tolerance to elevated blood levels varies with the status of the patient.

Dosage reduction.

Debilitated, elderly and/or acutely ill patients, and children should be given reduced doses commensurate with their age and physical status.

Excessive absorption.

Absorption from wound surfaces and mucous membranes is relatively high, especially in the bronchial tree. Such applications may therefore result in rapidly rising or excessive plasma concentrations, with an increased risk of toxic symptoms, such as convulsions. Because of the possibility of significant systemic absorption, Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray should be used with caution in patients with wounds, traumatised mucosa and/or sepsis in the region of the proposed application. The management of serious adverse reactions may require the use of resuscitative equipment, oxygen and other resuscitative drugs.
If the dose or site of administration is likely to result in high blood levels, lidocaine, in common with other local anaesthetics, should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy, impaired cardiac conduction, bradycardia, cardiovascular disease and heart failure, impaired hepatic function, severe shock, severe renal dysfunction, in elderly patients and patients with poor general health.

Eating and drinking.

The use of topical anaesthetic agents in the oral cavity may interfere with swallowing and thus enhance the danger of aspiration of food or drink. For this reason, food or drink should not be ingested within 60 minutes of using local anaesthetics in the mouth or throat area. Numbness of the tongue or buccal mucosa may increase the danger of biting or heat trauma. Food, chewing gum or hot drinks should not be taken while the mouth or throat area is anaesthetised.

Contact with the eyes.

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is not intended for ophthalmological use. If the spray inadvertently comes into contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.

Paralysed patients.

In paralysed patients under general anaesthesia, higher blood concentrations may occur than in spontaneously breathing patients. Unparalysed patients are more likely to swallow a large proportion of the dose, which then undergoes first-pass hepatic metabolism following absorption from the gut.

Malignant hyperthermia.

Many drugs used during the conduct of anaesthesia are considered potential triggering agents for familial malignant hyperthermia. It has been shown that the use of amide local anaesthetics in malignant hyperthermia patients is generally safe, but cases of malignant hyperthermia have occasionally been documented after use.

Porphyric patients.

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray is probably porphyrinogenic and should only be used on patients with acute porphyria where there are strong or urgent indications.
Appropriate precautions should be taken for all porphyric patients.

Directions for use of spray nozzles.

The short spray nozzles for Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray are already bent to their final appearance and should not be manipulated any further. Inappropriate manipulation can weaken the integrity of the nozzle, which might lead to the nozzle tip being dislodged. The nozzle must not be shortened, otherwise the spray function will be destroyed. If used correctly, the nozzles pose no risk to the patient.
Each pack contains one short, single use, disposable nozzle. Additional short and long disposable nozzles are available separately. Nozzles should not be reused and should be discarded immediately after use. Do not use the same nozzle on different patients.

Teratogenicity.

Reproduction studies have been performed in rats at doses of 500 mg/kg/day and have revealed no evidence of harm to the foetus caused by lidocaine.

Carcinogenic and mutagenic potential.

Genotoxicity tests with lidocaine are inconclusive. In genotoxicity studies, a metabolite of lidocaine, 2,6-xylidine, showed evidence of activity in some tests but not in other tests. This metabolite has been shown to have carcinogenic potential (nasal and subcutaneous tumours) in preclinical toxicological studies evaluating chronic exposure.

Use in pregnancy.

(Category A)
Lidocaine crosses the placental barrier and may be taken up by foetal tissues. When used for surface anaesthesia, lidocaine blood levels after normal doses are low so little drug is available for placental transfer.
There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
It is reasonable to assume that a large number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age have used lidocaine. No specific disturbances to the reproduction process have so far been reported.

Labour and delivery.

Lidocaine is not contraindicated in labour and delivery.

Use in lactation.

Lidocaine enters breast milk, but in such small quantities that there is generally no risk of affecting the child at therapeutic dose levels.

Effects on ability to drive and operate machines

Depending on the dose, local anaesthetics may have a very mild effect on mental function and may temporarily impair locomotion and coordination.

Interactions

Antiarrhythmic drugs.

Lidocaine should be used with caution in patients receiving other local anaesthetics or agents structurally related to amide-type local anaesthetics e.g. antiarrhythmic drugs, such as mexiletine, since the toxic effects are additive.
Patients treated with anti-arrhythmic drugs class III (e.g. amiodarone) should be under close surveillance and ECG monitoring considered, since cardiac effects may be additive.
Specific interaction studies with lidocaine and anti-arrhythmic drugs class III (e.g. amiodarone) have not been performed, but caution is advised.
Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray should not be used on cuffs of endotracheal tubes (ETT) made of plastic. Lidocaine base in contact with both PVC and non-PVC cuffs of endotracheal tubes may cause damage of the cuff. This damage is described as pinholes, which may cause leakage that could lead to pressure loss in the cuff.

Enzyme inducing drugs.

Drugs that reduce the clearance of lidocaine (e.g. cimetidine or beta-blockers) may cause potentially toxic plasma concentrations when lidocaine is given in repeated high doses over a long time period. Such interactions should therefore be of no clinical importance following short-term treatment with lidocaine (e.g. Xylocaine Spray) at recommended doses. Caution should be taken if any of these drugs are administered concurrently with lidocaine.
Phenytoin and other antiepileptic drugs such as phenobarbitone, primidone and carbamazepine, appear to enhance the metabolism of lidocaine but the significance of this effect is not known. Phenytoin and lidocaine have additive cardiac depressant effects.

Adverse Effects

Systemic adverse reactions are rare and may result from high plasma levels caused by excessive dosage or rapid absorption, or may result from a hypersensitivity, idiosyncrasy or reduced tolerance on the part of the patient. Such reactions are systemic in nature and involve the central nervous system and/or the cardiovascular system.

Central nervous system.

CNS reactions are excitatory and/or depressant and may be characterised by rapid eyeball movement, speech paralysis, lightheadedness, nervousness, apprehension, euphoria, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, tinnitus, blurred vision, vomiting, sensations of heat, cold or numbness, twitching, tremors, convulsions, unconsciousness and possibly respiratory arrest. The excitatory reactions may be brief or may not occur at all, in which case the first manifestations of toxicity may be drowsiness, progressing to unconsciousness and respiratory arrest.
Drowsiness following administration of lidocaine is usually an early sign of a high blood level of the drug and may occur as a result of rapid absorption.

Cardiovascular.

Cardiovascular reactions are usually depressant and may be characterised by hypotension, myocardial depression, bradycardia and possibly cardiac arrest.

Allergic reactions.

Allergic reactions may occur as a result of sensitivity either to the local anaesthetic agent or to other ingredients in the formulation. Allergic reactions as a result of sensitivity to lidocaine are extremely rare. The detection of sensitivity by skin testing is of doubtful value.
The extremely rare cases of allergy to local anaesthetic preparations have included bronchospasm, chest pain, dyspnoea, pruritus, rash, rhinitis, increased sweating, urticaria, sleepiness, dizziness, paraesthesia, oedema, and in the most severe instances anaphylactic shock. Several cases of contact dermatitis have been reported with the use of lidocaine.

Local reactions.

Local irritation at the application site has been described. Following application to laryngeal mucosa before endotracheal intubation, reversible symptoms such as 'sore throat', 'hoarseness' and 'loss of voice' have been reported. The use of Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray provides surface anaesthesia during an endotracheal procedure but does not prevent post-intubation soreness.

Dosage and Administration

As with any local anaesthetic, reactions and complications are best averted by employing the minimal effective dosage. Debilitated, acutely ill or elderly patients and children should be given doses commensurate with their age and physical condition.
The dose of topical lidocaine should be taken into consideration in estimating the total dose of lidocaine if parenteral lidocaine is to be administered concomitantly.
The number of sprays used will depend on the extent of the area to be anaesthetised. It is unnecessary to dry the site prior to application. Each activation of the metered dose valve delivers 10 mg of lidocaine.
Before using the spray, the bottle should be primed by pressing the piston once or twice.
Additional short and long disposable nozzles are available separately. Nozzles should not be reused and should be discarded immediately after use. Do not use the same nozzle on different patients.

Adults.

No more than 20 sprays (total dose 200 mg lidocaine) should be used in any adult to produce the desired anaesthetic effect.

Dental practice.

1 - 5 sprays to the mucous membranes. Two sprays per quadrant of oral mucosa are recommended as the upper limit and, under no circumstances should the dose exceed 3 sprays per quadrant of oral mucosa over 30 minutes.

Otorhinolaryngology.

3 sprays for puncture of the maxillary sinus.

During delivery.

Up to 20 sprays.

Introduction of instruments and catheters into the respiratory and digestive tract.

Up to 20 sprays for procedures in pharynx, larynx and trachea.

Children.

In children aged 3 - 12 years, the dose should not exceed 3 mg/kg of bodyweight. When used mainly in the larynx and trachea the dose should be reduced to 1.5 mg/kg of bodyweight. In children under the age of 3, less concentrated lidocaine solutions are recommended.

Overdosage

In the event of an overdose, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

Management of local anaesthetic emergencies.

The first consideration is prevention, best accomplished by careful and constant monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory vital signs and the patient's state of consciousness after each local anaesthetic administration. At the first sign of change, oxygen should be administered.

Treatment.

Should symptoms of systemic toxicity occur, the signs are anticipated to be similar in nature to those following the administration of local anaesthetics by other routes. Local anaesthetic toxicity is manifested by symptoms of nervous system excitation and, in severe cases, central nervous and cardiovascular depression.
If circulatory arrest should occur, immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be instituted. Optimal oxygenation and ventilation and circulatory support as well as treatment of acidosis are of vital importance.
If convulsions or other severe neurological symptoms occur, such as CNS depression, then immediate attention is required for the maintenance of a patent airway and assisted or controlled ventilation with oxygen, via a positive airway pressure delivery system mask. Adequacy of the circulation should then be evaluated, bearing in mind that drugs used to treat convulsions depress the circulation when administered IV.
Should convulsions persist despite adequate respiratory support, and if the status of the circulation permits, appropriate anticonvulsant medication such as an ultra-short acting barbiturate or a benzodiazepine may be administered IV. The clinician should be familiar with these anticonvulsant drugs prior to use of local anaesthetics.
Dialysis is of negligible value in the treatment of acute overdosage with lidocaine.

Presentation

Xylocaine 10% Pump Spray, 50 mL pump actuated glass bottle, equipped with a metering pump with immersion tube and one short, single use, disposable plastic nozzle. Each 100 microL metered dose delivers 10 mg of lidocaine. Additional short and long disposable nozzles are available separately.

Storage

Store below 25°C.

Poison Schedule

S2.