Injection (with preservative)
0.5% (5 mg/ml)
Injection
0.5% (5 mg/ml)
Solution for injection
0.25% (Specialist use at RR)
Dosage Forms
Uses
Dose and Duration
Regional anaesthesia
Adult and child over 12 years: see table below
| Type of block | Concentration (%) | Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Local infiltration | 0.25 | max 150 (60 ml) |
| Peripheral nerve block | 0.5 | max 150 (30 ml) |
| Lumbar epidural block in surgery | 0.5 | 50-100(10-20 ml) |
| Lumbar epidural block in labour | 0.25-0.5 | 60 (12 ml) |
| Caudal block in surgery | 0.25-0.5 | max 150 (30 ml) |
| Caudal block in labour | 0.25-0.5 | max 100 (20 ml) |