Carbocaine 3 % Dental 54 mg Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 May 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Local anaesthesia for dental procedures.
Dosage (summary)
Average dose: 1 cartridge; max: 400 mg (7 mg/kg).
Special Populations
- Children under 4 years
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy not established; caution in lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Sedatives
- Antiarrhythmics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amide local anaesthetics
- Porphyria
- Severe AV conduction disorders
- Uncontrolled epilepsy
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Counselling Points
- Avoid chewing until sensation returns
- Monitor for CNS toxicity
- Discard unused portion of cartridge
Serious warnings
- Risk of anaesthesiophagia
- Caution in myasthenia gravis
- Cardiotoxicity risk
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