About prilocaine + felypressin
Local anesthetic with vasoconstrictor
Used for
- Local anesthesia for dental procedures
Usual adult dose
A dentist injects the smallest effective amount; dose depends on the procedure and patient.
Usual dose in children
For dental anesthesia, a dentist calculates the dose by body weight and uses the smallest effective amount.
Common side effects
- Numbness or tingling
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Injection-site pain or swelling
- Rarely, allergic reactions or seizures
Important warnings
- Excessive doses can cause serious nervous-system or heart effects.
- Prilocaine can cause methemoglobinemia, which reduces oxygen delivery.
- Use caution with heart disease, anemia, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
- For dental use by trained professionals only.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed; pregnancy-specific safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts are expected to enter milk; use is generally considered compatible.
Interactions
- Other local anesthetics can increase toxic effects.
- Medicines that cause methemoglobinemia may increase this risk.
- Felypressin may affect blood pressure or interact with medicines affecting circulation.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.