Carbocaine

Carbocaine is a brand name of mepivacaine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CARBOCAINE (mepivacaine hydrochloride - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 1% ^[RLD][AP], 1.5% ^[RLD][AP], 2% ^[RLD][AP]

Has a generic version of Carbocaine been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Carbocaine:

mepivacaine hydrochloride injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: November 20, 1984
  
  Strength(s): 1% ^[AP], 2% ^[AP]

POLOCAINE (mepivacaine hydrochloride injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 1, 1986
  
  Strength(s): 1% ^[AP], 2% ^[AP]

POLOCAINE-MPF (mepivacaine hydrochloride injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 1, 1986
  
  Strength(s): 1% ^[AP], 1.5% ^[AP], 2% ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Carbocaine. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Carbocaine.

See also...

• Carbocaine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Carbocaine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Mepivacaine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Mepivacaine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)