Septocaine
Septocaine is a prescription local anesthetic injection containing articaine hydrochloride (an amide-type local anesthetic) and epinephrine (a vasoconstrictor). It is designed for infiltration and nerve block anesthesia in clinical dental procedures.
Dosage by Body Weight
Administered exclusively by dental professionals. The dosage depends on the physical status of the patient, the area of the oral cavity to be anesthetized, the vascularity of the oral tissues, and the technique of anesthesia. For dental infiltration in adults, 0.5 mL to 2.5 mL is typically used. The maximum dose of Septocaine should not exceed 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg) of body weight.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients under 4 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients under 4 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Max 1.4 mL to 1.75 mL (approx. 56 to 70 mg)
- Frequency
- Single administration per procedure
- Tracking Notes
- Only for pediatric patients age 4 and older. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg).
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Max 1.9 mL to 2.6 mL (approx. 77 to 105 mg)
- Frequency
- Single administration per procedure
- Tracking Notes
- Only for pediatric patients age 4 and older. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg).
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Max 2.8 mL to 3.5 mL (approx. 112 to 140 mg)
- Frequency
- Single administration per procedure
- Tracking Notes
- Only for pediatric patients age 4 and older. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg).
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients under 4 years of age. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients under 4 years of age. |
| 8-10 kg | Max 1.4 mL to 1.75 mL (approx. 56 to 70 mg) | Single administration per procedure | Only for pediatric patients age 4 and older. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg). |
| 11-15 kg | Max 1.9 mL to 2.6 mL (approx. 77 to 105 mg) | Single administration per procedure | Only for pediatric patients age 4 and older. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg). |
| 16-20 kg | Max 2.8 mL to 3.5 mL (approx. 112 to 140 mg) | Single administration per procedure | Only for pediatric patients age 4 and older. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 7 mg/kg (0.175 mL/kg). |
Formulation
Purpose
Local, infiltrative, or conductive anesthesia in both simple and complex dental procedures in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older.
Generic Name
Articaine hydrochloride and epinephrine bitartrateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.