Alfacaine 2%


Composition:
Each ml solution contains:
20 mg lidocaine HCl
Action:
Lidocaine is a hydro soluble anaesthetic with quick local action (in a couple of minutes). This local anaesthesia may last for half an hour up to a couple of hours, depending on dosage and concentration.
If not overdosed the toxicity of lidocaine is very low.
Indications:
Local anaesthesia of the skin, the mucous membranes, muscles, etc.
Pre- or post-operative anaesthesia, tooth extractions, dehorning, wound suturing, prevention of excessive bleeding, etc.
Administration/dosage:
By subcutaneous, intramuscular, intra/peri-articular or epidural injection.
Depending on injection site, surface area and method of Administration: 3-5 ml (low dose) up to 20 ml (high dose, e.g. in order to treat the animal in lying position).
Advised withdrawal times:
milk : none
meat : none
Warning:
Do not administer iv
Conservation:
Cool (8-15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Per 12 vials of 100 ml.