Xylocaine (LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE,EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE) 5 mg / 0.005 mg

INJECTION, SOLUTIONINFILTRATIONFresenius Kabi USA, LLCNDC: 63323-481Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Sodium Metabisulfite

⚠️ Yes — Sulfite

Antioxidant/Preservative

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Hydrochloric Acid

pH Adjuster

Sodium Chloride

Tonicity Agent

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Metabisulfite	Antioxidant/Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Sulfite	A sulfite compound used as an antioxidant and preservative. Can trigger severe reactions (bronchospasm, anaphylaxis) in sulfite-sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics.
Citric Acid Monohydrate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation.
Hydrochloric Acid	pH Adjuster	No	A strong acid used in small amounts to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Neutralized in the final product.
Sodium Chloride	Tonicity Agent	No	Common table salt. Used to adjust the osmotic pressure of injectable and ophthalmic solutions to match body fluids.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.