Lidocaine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Xylocaine coupon? Xylocaine is a brand name for lidocaine (lidocaine hydrochloride), an amide-type local anesthetic used to numb tissue for surgical, dental, and diagnostic procedures, and in some forms to soothe mouth, throat, or urinary-tract pain. Because Xylocaine is usually given by a clinician, your cost often shows up as part of a procedure bill, but when you fill a lidocaine prescription at the pharmacy, the free Rx.com cash coupon can lower what you pay whether or not you have insurance. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you.

What is Xylocaine and how does it work?

Xylocaine is a brand of lidocaine hydrochloride, an amide-type local anesthetic. It works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that carry pain from a specific area of the body, producing local or regional numbness without putting you to sleep. It comes in several forms, including injectable solutions (Xylocaine, Xylocaine MPF, Xylocaine Dental), Xylocaine Viscous solution for the mouth and throat, and Xylocaine Jelly for the urethra.

Xylocaine (lidocaine HCl) is FDA-approved to produce local or regional anesthesia. Injectable forms are used for infiltration anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks (such as brachial plexus and intercostal blocks), and central neural blocks (lumbar and caudal epidural) for surgery, dental work, and childbirth. Xylocaine Viscous relieves pain from mouth and throat inflammation or sores and reduces gagging during dental or oral x-rays, while Xylocaine Jelly treats painful urethritis and provides anesthesia and lubrication for urethral procedures and intubation. Given intravenously, lidocaine also acts as a Class Ib antiarrhythmic to treat certain acute ventricular arrhythmias. Use only as directed by your prescriber or the clinician performing your procedure.

Xylocaine cost and savings: manufacturer card, generic, and the Rx.com coupon

Xylocaine is marketed by Fresenius Kabi and does not have a widely advertised manufacturer copay savings card, so there is generally no brand coupon to apply. When a manufacturer card does exist for a brand drug, it is typically limited to people with commercial (non-government) insurance and its terms vary; it usually cannot be used if you are uninsured or covered by Medicare or Medicaid. Always check the manufacturer's official website for current program details before assuming you qualify.

The biggest savings lever here is that lidocaine hydrochloride is available as an FDA-approved generic. Generic lidocaine contains the same active ingredient as Xylocaine and typically costs far less. The free Rx.com cash coupon works at the pharmacy counter for generic lidocaine and can help whether you are uninsured, on Medicare, or your insurance simply does not cover the fill. It is a cash-price discount, not insurance, and you can use it even when a manufacturer card is declined. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you.

Alternatives and related medicines

Xylocaine is one of several local anesthetics and topical numbing options. Your clinician chooses among them based on the procedure, how long numbness needs to last, and your medical history. Related products include:

• Lidocaine — the generic active ingredient in Xylocaine.
• Lidocaine patch — a skin patch form of lidocaine.
• Bupivacaine — a longer-acting amide local anesthetic.
• Prilocaine — another amide-type local anesthetic.
• EMLA — a topical cream combining lidocaine with prilocaine.
• Benzocaine — an ester-type topical anesthetic used for minor mouth and skin discomfort.

This is not a recommendation to switch products. Talk with your prescriber about which anesthetic is appropriate for you.

Safety, side effects, and precautions

Xylocaine should not be used by anyone with a known hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthetics. Because it is dosed by weight and technique, systemic toxicity can occur if too much is absorbed or it is accidentally injected into a blood vessel (a reaction known as local anesthetic systemic toxicity, or LAST). This can affect the central nervous system (lightheadedness, tremors, seizures, and in severe cases coma) and the heart and blood vessels (slow heart rate, low blood pressure, irregular rhythms, and rarely cardiac arrest). For this reason, injectable forms are given where resuscitation equipment, oxygen, and emergency drugs are available.

Lidocaine can also cause methemoglobinemia, a blood-oxygen disorder that can be life-threatening and needs immediate treatment. The lowest effective dose is used, with extra caution in people who have liver problems, heart disease, or who are elderly or debilitated. Formulations that contain epinephrine carry added cardiovascular precautions. This page is general information, not medical advice; ask your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation and report any unusual symptoms right away.