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XYLOCAINE 1.5% W/ DEXTROSE 7.5% vs XYLOCAINE 4% PRESERVATIVE FREE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Rating

68/100
68/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL
$0.24 /mL

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage forms

Injectable
Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic
Amide Local Anesthetic

Boxed warning

None
None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases
Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5% or Xylocaine 4% Preservative Free?

Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5% and Xylocaine 4% Preservative Free are tied at 3.4 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5% or Xylocaine 4% Preservative Free?

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 Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5% and Xylocaine 4% Preservative Free?

Both Xylocaine 1.5% W/ Dextrose 7.5% and Xylocaine 4% Preservative Free 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.