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Brand name: Scandonest Special 2% / 1 in 100 000 TM
Active ingredients: mepivacaine + adrenaline (epinephrine)
What it is used for
INDICATIONS AS AT MAY 2003: Scandonest 2% Special is recommended for oral surgery requiring prolonged duration of anaesthesia and haemostasis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Infiltration.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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