Naropin 0.2% with Fentanyl 800 microgram/200 mL TM
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Active ingredients: ropivacaine + fentanyl, ropivacaine, fentanyl
Pack: Naropin 0.2% with Fentanyl 800 microgram/200 mL injection, 5 x 200 mL bags
Brand name
(ARTG)
: NAROPIN 0.2% WITH FENTANYL 800 microgram/200mL ropivacaine hydrochloride 2 mg/mL and fentanyl 4 microgram/mL (as citrate) 200mL injection bagDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the management of post-operative pain by epidural infusion for up to 72 hours.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Epidural
- Clear, colourless, particle free solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicines require authorisation for prescription from your doctor. It is
- 5 x 200mL bags pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ropivacaine + 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.
For the active ingredient 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