Septocaine
This medicine is used by dentists to numb your mouth before a procedure.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
40 mg/ml + 5 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Articaine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Septodont
How to Use
Dosage
Your dentist will decide how much medicine to give you based on your age and weight.
Method
The medicine is given as a slow shot into your mouth.
Important
The maximum dose is 7 mg for each kilogram you weigh, up to 500 mg for an adult (about 70 kg) or 385 mg for a child (about 55 kg).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Gum swelling and pain from nerve damage.
- •Numbness or reduced feeling around the mouth, changed or lost taste (e.g., metallic taste).
- •Sensitivity to heat, headache, unpleasant touch sensations.
- •Fast or slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, swollen tongue, lips, or gums.
RARE
- •Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat (angioedema), difficulty swallowing, rash, itching, breathing problems (allergic reactions).
- •Drooping eyelid, small pupil, or sunken eye (Horner's syndrome).
- •Burning sensation, high blood pressure, inflammation in the tongue or mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
- •Neck pain or pain at injection site, nervousness, anxiety, facial paralysis, drowsiness.
- •Involuntary eye movements, double vision, temporary blindness, ringing in ears, sensitivity to sounds.
- •Heart palpitations, hot flashes, wheezing (asthma), breathing difficulties.
- •Peeling gums or skin, hives, muscle twitching, fatigue, weakness, chills.
- •Permanent loss of sensation or taste, strong feeling of well-being (euphoria), heart rhythm problems.
- •Blood vessel changes, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swollen cheeks, burning sensation in mouth.
- •Skin redness, excessive sweating, worsening of Kearns-Sayre syndrome symptoms, sensations of heat or cold, jaw spasm.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine, articaine, adrenaline, or other numbing medicines.
- Tell your dentist if you have serious heart problems, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, or if you've had a heart attack or heart surgery recently.
- Let your dentist know if you have uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid problems, kidney issues, a rare blood disorder called porphyria, or a muscle weakness condition called myasthenia gravis.
- Tell your dentist about all other medicines you take, especially beta-blockers, medicines for depression or Parkinson's disease, or blood thinners.
- Do not eat or chew gum until your mouth feels normal again, to avoid accidentally biting your cheek, lip, or tongue.
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- Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy, tired, or have blurry vision until you feel completely well.
- This medicine can rarely cause severe allergic reactions or breathing difficulties due to sodium metabisulphite.