CARBOCAINE Solution for injection Ref.[10766] Active ingredients: Mepivacaine

Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020

Product description

Mepivacaine hydrochloride is 2-Piperidinecarboxamide, N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-1-methyl, monohydrochloride and has the following structural formula:

C₁₅H₂₂N₂O • HCl

It is a white crystalline odorless powder, soluble in water, but very resistant to both acid and alkaline hydrolysis.

CARBOCAINE is a local anesthetic available as sterile isotonic solutions (clear, colorless) in concentrations of 1%, 1.5%, and 2% for injection via local infiltration, peripheral nerve block, and caudal and lumbar epidural blocks.

Mepivacaine hydrochloride is related chemically and pharmacologically to the amide-type local anesthetics. It contains an amide linkage between the aromatic nucleus and the amino group.

Composition of Available Solutions^*
	1% Single-Dose 30 mL Vial mg/mL	1% Multiple-Dose 50 mL Vial mg/mL	1.5% Single-Dose 30 mL Vial mg/mL	2% Single-Dose 20 mL Vial mg/mL	2% Multiple-Dose 50 mL Vial mg/mL
Mepivacaine hydrochloride	10	10	15	20	20
Sodium chloride	6.6	7	5.6	4.6	5
Potassium chloride	0.3		0.3	0.3
Calcium chloride	0.33		0.33	0.33
Methylparaben		1			1

How Supplied

Single-dose vials and multiple-dose vials of CARBOCAINE may be sterilized by autoclaving at 15 pound pressure, 121°C (250°F) for 15 minutes. Solutions of CARBOCAINE may be reautoclaved when necessary. Do not administer solutions which are discolored or which contain particulate matter.

THESE SOLUTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR SPINAL ANESTHESIA OR DENTAL USE:

Unit of Sale	Concentration	Each
1% Contains 10 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride per mL
NDC 0409-1036-30 Carton of 1	300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL)	NDC 0409-1036-30 30 mL Single-Dose Vial
NDC 0409-1038-50 Carton of 1	500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL)	NDC 0409-1038-50 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial
1.5% Contains 15 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride per mL
NDC 0409-1041-30 Carton of 1	450 mg/30 mL (15 mg/mL)	NDC 0409-1041-30 30 mL Single-Dose Vial
2% Contains 20 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride per mL
NDC 0409-1067-20 Carton of 1	400 mg/20 mL (20 mg/mL)	NDC 0409-1067-20 20 mL Single-Dose Vial
NDC 0409-2047-50 Carton of 1	1,000 mg/50 mL (20 mg/mL)	NDC 0409-2047-50 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial

For single-dose vials: Discard unused portion.

Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

Drugs

Drug	Countries
CARBOCAINE	Canada, France, United States

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