pain relief ointment

Xylocaine (Lidocaine Ointment USP 5%) is a topical local anaesthetic primarily used to provide temporary numbness and relief from pain, itching, or discomfort on skin and accessible mucous membranes. It works by blocking nerve signals (specifically sodium ion fluxes) to prevent the transmission of pain to the brain. Key Medical & Dental Uses Accessible Mucous Membranes: Used to produce anaesthesia in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat (oropharynx). Procedural Lubrication: Acts as an anaesthetic lubricant for medical procedures such as endotracheal intubation (inserting a breathing tube) and catheterisation. Dental Applications: Applied to the oral mucosa before minor procedures like scaling, denture fixing, or to numb the area before injections. Urethral Pain: Helps prevent and control pain in urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).