xaracoll

Frequently asked questions

What does Xaracoll treat?

Xaracoll (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat postoperative pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Xaracoll work?

Xaracoll is a amide local anesthetic. Amide local anesthetics temporarily block the sodium channels that nerves use to fire, so the treated nerves can't send signals. This numbs pain in the area, and because the block reverses as the drug wears off, sensation returns afterward.

How much does Xaracoll cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.06 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Xaracoll?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Xaracoll. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Xaracoll?

Xaracoll is marketed by Innocoll. You can see Innocoll's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Xaracoll a brand-name or generic drug?

Xaracoll is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Bupivacaine Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Bupivacaine Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Xaracoll available over the counter?

No. Xaracoll is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Xaracoll come in?

Xaracoll is currently marketed as implant, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Xaracoll?

Xaracoll is classified as amide local anesthetic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Xaracoll FDA-registered?

Xaracoll is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA209511. You can verify this on its official FDA label.