Marcain 0.125% with Fentanyl 100 microgram/20 mL TM
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Active ingredients: bupivacaine + fentanyl
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MARCAIN 0.125% WITH FENTANYL 100 mcg/20mL bupivacaine hydrochloride 1.25mg/mL and fentanyl 5 mcg/mL (citrate) 20mL injection ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Marcain 0.125% with fentanyl is intended for post-operative or obstetric epidural analgesia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Epidural
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
- 20mL x 5 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient bupivacaine + fentanyl
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
