Septocaine Forte
Septocaine/Septocaine forte is a local anesthetic that temporarily blocks nerve signals and contains adrenaline to make the numbing last longer and reduce side effects.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
40 mg/ml + 10 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Articaine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Septodont
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or dentist will decide the right dose for you based on your age, weight, health, and the procedure. A routine procedure typically uses one ampoule.
Method
This medicine is given by injection only by a doctor or dentist.
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor or dentist for your specific procedure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache, tingling sensation, numbness
- •Slow or fast heartbeat
- •Facial swelling
- •Decreased blood pressure
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Nervousness, anxiety
- •Facial nerve paralysis, epilepsy, dizziness, tremor, restlessness, disorientation
- •Double vision, pupil dilation or constriction, drooping eyelid, sunken eyeball
- •Heart muscle dysfunction, cardiac arrest
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- •Itching, angioedema (swelling), tissue death
- •Increased blood pressure
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to articaine or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have untreated high blood pressure, severe heart disease, an AV-block, an overactive thyroid, or diabetes.
- There is a risk of harmful effects if the injection goes into a blood vessel or into inflamed or infected tissue.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to sulfites, as this medicine contains sodium metabisulfite which can cause serious allergic reactions or breathing problems.
- Do not eat until the numbness has completely worn off to avoid accidentally biting your lips, cheeks, or tongue.
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- Always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Always tell your doctor or dentist about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones.