Marcain 0.125% with Fentanyl 1000 microgram/200 mL TM
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Active ingredients: bupivacaine + fentanyl
Pack: Marcain 0.125% with Fentanyl 1000 microgram/200 mL injection, 5 x 200 mL bags
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MARCAIN 0.125% WITH FENTANYL 1000 mcg/200mL bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate 1.25mg/mL and fentanyl 5 mcg/mL (as citrate) 200 mL injection bagWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Marcain 0.125% with Fentanyl 1000 microgram/200mL 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 particle free solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
- 5 x 200mL 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
