- A sterile, non-pyrogenic local anesthetic solution
Uses
- Local Anesthesia:
- Indicated for the production of local or regional anesthesia
- Procedural Techniques:
- Primarily used for infiltration (percutaneous injection) and peripheral nerve blocks (e.g., brachial plexus or intercostal blocks)
- Clinical Applications:
- Commonly used in dental, surgical, oral surgery, and diagnostic procedures
Features
- Active Ingredients:
- Contains Lidocaine HCl 1% (10 mg/mL) as the anesthetic agent and Epinephrine 1:100,000 (10 mcg/mL) as a vasoconstrictor
- Preservative:
- As a multiple-dose vial, it contains methylparaben (1 mg/mL) to inhibit microbial growth
- Packaging:
- Supplied in a 50mL glass fliptop vial, sold in a tray of 25 vials
- Cap Color:
- Features a distinctive Red cap for quick identification of the 1% concentration
- Latex-Free:
- Not made with natural rubber latex
Benefits
- Prolonged Duration:
- The addition of epinephrine causes vasoconstriction, which slows the absorption of lidocaine, thereby extending the numbing effect
- Reduced Bleeding:
- Epinephrine helps minimize bleeding at the surgical site, providing a clearer operating field for the clinician
- Cost-Efficiency:
- The multiple-dose vial format helps reduce waste and increase value in settings with frequent procedural needs
- Fast Onset:
- Provides rapid-acting pain control to ensure patient comfort during procedures
