ANA Septodont - Carbocaine 3% Plain 50/Bx

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$68.08 USD
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ANA Septodont - Carbocaine 3% Plain 50/Bx
ANA Septodont - Carbocaine 3% Plain 50/Bx

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ANA Septodont - Carbocaine 3% Plain 50/Bx

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Product overview

SKU SE-1430735

ID - 937-1001AA Manufacturer - Septodont

Carbocaine 3% Plain is a reliable, fast-acting dental local anesthetic (mepivacaine hydrochloride) delivered in 50 glass cartridges without a vasoconstrictor, ideal for patients with epinephrine sensitivities or cardiovascular concerns. Its rapid onset and predictable pulpal anesthesia make it effective for infiltration and nerve block in both adult and pediatric patients. This Complete Buyer’s Guide helps you choose confidently and use Carbocaine 3% Plain with clear clinical insights.

What makes this product stand out?

Carbocaine 3% Plain delivers dependable local anesthesia without a vasoconstrictor, benefiting patients sensitive to epinephrine or sulfites. Its quick onset and manageable duration suit many standard restorative and diagnostic procedures when vasoconstrictor-free anesthesia is needed.

Key advantages include:

  • 3% mepivacaine formulation offers reliable anesthesia for infiltration and nerve block
  • Plain formulation (no vasoconstrictor) reduces risk for patients with vasoconstrictor sensitivities
  • Rapid onset (30-120 seconds maxilla, 1-4 minutes mandible) supports efficient clinic flow and patient comfort
  • Latex-free and methylparaben-free formulation minimizes allergic reactions
  • Glass cartridges with protective Mylar labels improve safety during handling

What is this product made of?

Carbocaine 3% Plain is a sterile solution of mepivacaine hydrochloride at 3% strength without added vasoconstrictor, formulated to provide predictable local anesthesia. Its methylparaben-free and latex-free components support use with sensitive patients.

At-a-glance comparison:

  • Plain vs with vasoconstrictor variants: Carbocaine plain offers a shorter duration but a safer profile for patients who cannot tolerate epinephrine.
  • Mepivacaine vs Lidocaine plain: Mepivacaine has milder vasodilating properties, providing a longer duration without vasoconstrictors than lidocaine plain.

Its balanced profile benefits practices seeking predictable anesthesia without the systemic effects of vasoconstrictors.

What is it used for?

Carbocaine 3% Plain produces local anesthesia in dental procedures via infiltration or nerve block, particularly when vasoconstrictors are contraindicated or unnecessary. Its predictable action supports efficient treatment while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Common applications include:

  • Local infiltration anesthesia for restorative work
  • Nerve block for pulpal anesthesia in quadrant dentistry
  • Short- to moderate-duration procedures like fillings and simple extractions
  • Anesthesia in patients with cardiovascular concerns, hypertension, or epinephrine sensitivity

Why you’ll appreciate this product

Carbocaine 3% Plain supports your procedural efficiency and patient care goals with practical clinical performance.

For your work:

  • Rapid onset reduces wait times between anesthesia and treatment.
  • Predictable short-term anesthesia suits common dental procedures.
  • Vasoconstrictor-free formula eases concerns for patients with contraindications.
  • Consistent glass cartridges work with standard dental aspirating syringes.

For your practice:

  • Suitable option for patients with cardiovascular sensitivities.
  • Helps streamline operatory workflow with dependable anesthesia onset.
  • Minimizes allergic response risks with latex-free, methylparaben-free formulation.
  • Essential inventory choice for general dentistry vasoconstrictor-free anesthetic needs.

This anesthetic supports both efficiency and patient comfort in routine clinical care.

Specifications
  • Strength: 3% mepivacaine hydrochloride (30 mg)
  • Formulation: Plain, no vasoconstrictor
  • Volume: 1.7 mL cartridges (single-use)
  • Count: 50 cartridges per box
  • Onset time: 30-120 seconds (maxilla), 1-4 minutes (mandible)
  • Duration: 20 minutes pulpal (maxilla), 40 minutes pulpal (mandible)
  • Components: Latex-free, paraben-free formulation
  • Packaging: Glass cartridges with protective Mylar label
  • Sterilization: Terminally sterilized for safe use

Prescription required: Use only as directed. Be aware of standard local anesthetic dose limits and monitor for adverse reactions typical of amide anesthetics.
Sizing & selection

Choosing the correct anesthetic type ensures effective pain control and patient safety. For vasoconstrictor-free local anesthesia.

Procedure type:

Select plain cartridges when vasoconstrictor sensitivity, cardiovascular conditions, or medical contraindications make epinephrine unsuitable.

Patient sensitivity:

Use plain formulations for patients with known sulfite allergies (added to vasoconstrictor solutions as preservatives) or epinephrine sensitivities to minimize systemic reactions.

Duration needed:

For shorter procedures or diagnostic blocks, plain Carbocaine provides adequate pulpal anesthesia (20 minutes maxilla and 40 minutes mandible) without prolonged numbness that can lead to self-injury.

Patient age and health:

Evaluate cardiovascular status and overall health; plain anesthetic supports safer administration in geriatric, hypertensive, and cardiac patients and pediatric populations.

Choosing Carbocaine 3% Plain supports predictable anesthesia while reducing systemic cardiovascular risk for appropriate patients.

Explore other options

Complement Carbocaine plain with anesthetics suited for longer procedures or deeper blocks.

  • Local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors for prolonged surgery
  • Long-acting amide anesthetics for extended postoperative pain control
  • Topical anesthetics for injection site comfort
  • Delivery systems (aspirating syringes, safety needles) for safe administration

Tailor your anesthetic choices to procedure complexity, duration needs, patient medical history, and clinical objectives.

Care & storage

Store at controlled room temperature and protect from freezing to maintain anesthetic potency

  • Keep in the original box until use to protect from light
  • Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures
  • Inspect cartridges visually before use for clarity and integrity
  • Dispose of used cartridges per clinical biohazard protocols
  • Follow regulatory guidelines for pharmaceutical waste
Frequently asked questions
  1. What if I need longer anesthesia than Carbocaine plain provides?

You can consider anesthetics with vasoconstrictors (epinephrine) or longer-acting agents (bupivacaine) for procedures requiring extended anesthesia beyond Carbocaine plain’s typical duration.

  1. What if a patient has a vasoconstrictor sensitivity?

Carbocaine 3% Plain is ideal for patients who cannot tolerate epinephrine or sulfite preservatives, offering effective anesthesia without those agents.

  1. How soon does Carbocaine plain start working?

Onset is typically within about 30-120 seconds in the maxilla and 1-4 minutes in the mandible, supporting efficient clinic flow and minimal patient wait time

  1. Can I use this on pediatric patients?

Yes, Carbocaine plain is indicated for both adult and pediatric patients when used at appropriate dosages and by trained clinicians. The shorter soft tissue duration reduces self-injury risk in children.

  1. Are there allergy concerns with this product?

The latex-free, paraben-free formulation reduces many common allergy triggers. However, use caution in patients with known amide-type local anesthetic allergies.

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