Xylocaine: Is it legal?

[norrin]

First, I must apologize because I thought that R. Rockwell was biased beyond belief but he manned up and presented a balanced article about Xylocaine:

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

One of the world’s leading authorities on anti-doping, WADA is the primary source for which drugs are banned in sports or athletic competitions worldwide. According to WADA, via GlobalDRO.com, “None of the ingredients in this brand (Xylocaine) are currently included on the WADA Prohibited List”. This means that Xylocaine is not banned by WADA.

WADA

US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

Mandy Craig Sacramento, CA “Does the USADA ban Xylocaine?”

The USADA has a Drug Reference line where you can contact them via telephone and specifically ask them about any drug. When I called them yesterday, I spoke directly with their telephone doctor of the day. First, I must say that it was very informative being able to talk to a USADA doctor about this drug and the potential side effects. Anyhow, the doctor said that Xylocaine is legal for boxers to take via injection into the hands. He also said that individual state athletic commissions might have additional stipulations.


http://www.examiner.com/x-21442-Sacr...ng-Is-it-a-PED

[Fu Manchu]

First, I must apologize because I thought that R. Rockwell was biased beyond belief but he manned up and presented a balanced article about Xylocaine:

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

One of the world’s leading authorities on anti-doping, WADA is the primary source for which drugs are banned in sports or athletic competitions worldwide. According to WADA, via GlobalDRO.com, “None of the ingredients in this brand (Xylocaine) are currently included on the WADA Prohibited List”. This means that Xylocaine is not banned by WADA.

WADA

US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

Mandy Craig Sacramento, CA “Does the USADA ban Xylocaine?”

The USADA has a Drug Reference line where you can contact them via telephone and specifically ask them about any drug. When I called them yesterday, I spoke directly with their telephone doctor of the day. First, I must say that it was very informative being able to talk to a USADA doctor about this drug and the potential side effects. Anyhow, the doctor said that Xylocaine is legal for boxers to take via injection into the hands. He also said that individual state athletic commissions might have additional stipulations.


http://www.examiner.com/x-21442-Sacr...ng-Is-it-a-PED

Pretty much it. Xylocaine is a LOCAL anesthetic and a CNS DEPRESSANT. If anything, it should decrease a boxer's performance not to mention the possible longterm side effects.

[Biolink]

An unbiased Examiner article.

Alright, Imma go play the lotto right now

[V.WEBB]

I wonder why Lady Fan didn't post this article as a thread? Any other thing from the Examiner, she does...wonder why not this..

[pasawayako]

yes it is legal in nevada only, that's why you can't see floyd fighting outside of nevada.

[V.WEBB]

yes it is legal in nevada only, that's why you can't see floyd fighting outside of nevada.

They say reading is fundamental.

But since ya'll love the Examiner articles, read this...

As of February 17th 2010, Xylocaine is not banned according to the FDA, USADA, WADA, and the NSAC. In fact, I can’t find any other State Athletic Commission that bans it either. So, Floyd Mayweather’s use of this drug for his hands is not illegal. And, as long as he doesn’t use it from the weigh-in through fight day, then he won’t get into any trouble.