Xylocaine 5% Ointment contains lignocaine as the active ingredient.
Australian Approved Name: Lignocaine - Lignocaine, the active ingredient of Xylocaine Ointment, stabilises the neuronalmembrane and prevents the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses, therebyaffecting local anaesthetic action.
The onset of action of Xylocaine Ointment occurs within 3-5 minutes on mucousmembrane and the effect lasts for approximately 15-20 minutes. It is ineffective when applied to intact skin and is a water-soluble topical anaesthetic.
