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Posted on: March 6 2013

Do you have a formulation for a Xylocaine 1% eye gel?

Answer

For excipient You can use the Gel Hydroxyethylcellulose DAB 9 as described in the booklet Galenisch Formularium. After dissolving the xylocaine. HCl is best to check the pH for a few moments. If necessary, it must be adjusted to 6.5 to 7. The whole can be sterilized in a sealed receptacle together with the eye ointment tube (without cap) at 120 °C. The ointment tube cap is washed out with antiseptic solution.