Brand name: Marcain 0.125% with Fentanyl 1000 microgram/200 mL TM
Active ingredients: bupivacaine + fentanyl
What it is used for
Marcain 0.125% with Fentanyl 1000 microgram/200mL is intended for post-operative or obstetric epidural analgesia.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Epidural.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- 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 particle free solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine requires authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient bupivacaine + fentanyl
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems