Dental infiltration and dental nerve block
Adult: 2% with vasoconstrictor or 3% solution. Single site in the jaw: 36 mg (2% solution) or 54 mg (3% solution). Entire oral cavity: 180 mg (2% solution) or 270 mg (3% solution). Max 400 mg in a single dental procedure.
Elderly: Dosage may need to be reduced.
Elderly: Dosage may need to be reduced.
Parenteral
Epidural anaesthesia
Adult: 150-300 mg (1% solution), 150-375 mg (1.5% solution) or 200-400 mg (2% solution). Solutions for epidural use must not contain preservatives.
Elderly: Dosage may need to be reduced.
Elderly: Dosage may need to be reduced.
Parenteral
Peripheral nerve block
Adult: Peripheral nerve block: 50-400 mg (1% solution) or 100-400 mg (2% solution). Pudendal block: ½ dose on each side. Paracervical block: Up to 100 mg (1% solution) on each side. Combined paracervical and pudendal block: Up to 150 mg (1% solution). Therapeutic nerve block in the management of pain: 10-50 mg (1% solution) or 20-100 mg (2% solution).
Elderly: Dosage may need to be reduced.
Elderly: Dosage may need to be reduced.