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. |