AKTEN vs XYLOCAINE 1.5% W/ DEXTROSE 7.5%

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	AKTEN	XYLOCAINE 1.5% W/ DEXTROSE 7.5%
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.24 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Fresenius Kabi USA
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable
Drug class	Amide Local Anesthetic	Amide Local Anesthetic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

akten xylocaine 1.5% w/ dextrose 7.5%

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Fresenius Kabi USA

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Akten or Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5%?

By our independent rating, Akten scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5%. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Akten or Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5%?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.24 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Akten and Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5%?

Both Akten and Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5% share the active ingredient Lidocaine Hydrochloride.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.