(mepivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP)
Store at 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted between 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.]
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.
CARBOCAINE (mepivacaine hydrochloride) injection is a clear, colorless solution. Do not administer solutions which are discolored or which contain particulate matter.
| Unit of Sale and Product Description | Concentration |
|---|---|
1% Contains 10 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride per mL | |
NDC 0409-1036-30 Carton of 1 30 mL Single-Dose Vial | 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL) |
NDC 0409-1038-50 Carton of 1 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial | 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL) |
1.5% Contains 15 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride per mL | |
NDC 0409-1041-30 Carton of 1 30 mL Single-Dose Vial | 450 mg/30 mL (15 mg/mL) |
2% Contains 20 mg mepivacaine hydrochloride per mL | |
NDC 0409-1067-20 Carton of 1 20 mL Single-Dose Vial | 400 mg/20 mL (20 mg/mL) |
NDC 0409-2047-50 Carton of 1 50 mL Multiple-Dose Vial | 1,000 mg/50 mL (20 mg/mL) |
For single-dose vials: Discard unused portion.
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