Articaine
Amides
Sold as ORABLOC 1:200 000 · ORABLOC 1:100 000
- Drug class
- Amides
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Submucosal
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 6
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Articaine is a local anesthetic belonging to the amide class of drugs [1]. It is used in combination with epinephrine, a vasoconstrictor [1].
This combination is approved for providing local, infiltrative, or conductive anesthesia during dental procedures in adults and pediatric patients aged 4 years and older [1]. These procedures can range from simple to complex [1].
Articaine is available under various brand names [1].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 5 | May 22, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 1 | March 6, 2024 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
5 products
Uses
Local and loco-regional anaesthesia in dental procedures. Septanest/Artikent/Bartinest/Isonest 1:200,000 is indicated in adults, adolescents and children above 4 years of age (or from 20 kg (44 lbs) of body weight).
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Articaine HCl and Epinephrine is indicated for local, infiltrative, or conductive anesthesia in both simple and complex dental procedures in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age or older. Articaine HCl and Epinephrine is a combination of articaine HCl, an amide local anesthetic, and epinephrine, a vasoconstrictor, is indicated for local, infiltrative, or conductive anesthesia in both simple and complex dental procedures.
in adults and pediatric patients 4 years of age or older.
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL083130038 · revised May 15, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0b0cbbec-8216-43… · revised March 6, 2024 [PDF]
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