Marcain 0.25% with Adrenaline 1 in 400 000 TM
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Active ingredients: bupivacaine + adrenaline (epinephrine)
Brand name
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: MARCAIN 0.25% WITH ADRENALINE 1:400,000 10mL injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
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INDICATIONS AS AT 4 APRIL 2000: MARCAIN solutions are indicated for the production of local or regional anaesthesia and analgesia in individuals as follows: Surgical anaesthesia; Epidural block for surgery, Field block (minor and major nerve blocks and infiltration). Analgesia; Continuous epidural infusion or intermittent bolus epidural administration for analgesia in postoperative pain or labour pain. Field block (minor nerve block and infiltration). The choice of 4 strengths, 0.125%, 0.25%, 0.375% and 0.5%, makes it possible to vary the degree of motor blockade.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10mL x 5 pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
