MedicinehospitalEssential

Lignocaine (Lidocaine) + Adrenalin

A local anaesthetic injection with adrenaline, used to numb the mouth for dental work.

Clinical information

Common uses

local anaesthesia for dental procedures

Cautions

given only by trained practitioners with emergency equipment ready
caution in severe shock, heart block or heart disease
too much can cause drowsiness, seizures or heart problems

Interactions

MAOI antidepressants
tricyclic antidepressants
phenothiazines (antipsychotics)
ergot-type oxytocic drugs

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine injection label (Septodont), setid 864e511b-cc50-4ed9-b122-8e1a93457332 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations5

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
FD	Parenteral ( Injection- Dental cartridge	36mg + 0.0225mg (2% + 1:80 000)	—	hospital
Lignocaine (Lidocaine) + Adrenalin	Parenteral ( Injection- Dental cartridge )	2% + epinephrine 1:80 000	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Lignocaine (Lidocaine) + Adrenalin	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.02	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Lox 2% Adrenalin	Parenteral ( Injection )	0.02	authorized medicine importers	hospital
Xylocaine With Adrenaline	Parenteral ( Injection- Dental cartridge )	2% + epinephrine 1:80 000	authorized medicine importers	hospital