Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.25% w/v solution for injection
Bupivacaine 0.25% and 0.5% solutions are used for the production of local anaesthesia by percutaneous infiltration, peripheral nerve block(s) and central neural block (caudal or epidural), that is, for specialist use in situations where prolonged anaesthesia is required. Because sensory nerve block is more marked than motor block, bupivacaine is especially useful in the relief of pain, e.g. during labour. Bupivacaine is indicated for: - Surgical anaesthesia in adults and children above 12 years of age. - Acute pain management in adults, infants and children above 1 year of age. The suggested dose and strength of solution appropriate for each indication are provided in Section 4.2.