Scandonest
Scandonest is a local anesthetic that numbs a specific area to prevent or reduce pain during dental procedures.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
30 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Mepivacaine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Septodont
How to Use
Dosage
Your dentist will decide the right dose for you, considering the procedure, your age, weight, and general health.
Method
The medicine is given as a slow injection into your mouth by a dentist or other trained professional.
Important
Your dentist will determine the maximum daily dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
RARE
- •Rash, itching, swelling of face/lips/tongue/throat, difficulty breathing, hives (allergic reactions)
- •Dizziness, trembling, confusion, numbness or tingling around the mouth, vision changes, ringing in the ears
- •Fast or slow heartbeat, palpitations, low blood pressure, high blood pressure
- •Nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, swollen gums or tongue
- •Tiredness, weakness, chills, sweating, pain or swelling at the injection site
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine or similar numbing medicines.
- Tell your dentist if you have severe heart rhythm problems or other heart conditions.
- Do not use if you have epilepsy that is not controlled by medicine.
- This medicine should not be given to children under 4 years old (or weighing less than 20 kg).
- Do not eat or chew gum until the numbness wears off completely, to avoid accidentally biting your lips, cheeks, or tongue.
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- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your dentist. Breastfeeding mothers should wait 10 hours after the injection before breastfeeding again.
- This medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machines until you are sure the effects have worn off (usually within 30 minutes).