Equicaine

Equicaine from Zoetis is a sterile, veterinary local anesthetic for horses and dogs formulated with mepivacaine hydrochloride 20 mg/mL. It delivers rapid onset and prolonged local anesthesia lasting for several hours, allowing procedures to proceed without delay. Suitable for block/infiltration, epidural, and intra-articular administration, this equine and canine anesthetic supports dependable desensitization. Ideal for veterinary clinics and livestock health products inventories, the stable aqueous solution can be boiled, autoclaved repeatedly, or stored for extended periods without risk of decomposition. DIN 01910043.

$59.07

Equicaine

By: Zoetis

Equicaine

By: Zoetis
💊 Prescription
This product requires a valid prescription. After you place your order, we'll follow up by email to collect your veterinarian or prescription details. Note: If we don't receive a response within 1 week, we'll cancel the order and issue a full refund — just to keep things safe and compliant.
$59.07
Subtotal: $59.07
💊 Prescription
This product requires a valid prescription. After you place your order, we'll follow up by email to collect your veterinarian or prescription details. Note: If we don't receive a response within 1 week, we'll cancel the order and issue a full refund — just to keep things safe and compliant.
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Equicaine from Zoetis is a sterile, veterinary local anesthetic for horses and dogs formulated with mepivacaine hydrochloride 20 mg/mL. It delivers rapid onset and prolonged local anesthesia lasting for several hours, allowing procedures to proceed without delay. Suitable for block/infiltration, epidural, and intra-articular administration, this equine and canine anesthetic supports dependable desensitization. Ideal for veterinary clinics and livestock health products inventories, the stable aqueous solution can be boiled, autoclaved repeatedly, or stored for extended periods without risk of decomposition. DIN 01910043.

About This Item

  • For veterinary use only as a local anesthetic producing rapid and marked anesthesia lasting several hours in horses and dogs. Indicated for procedures requiring desensitization via block/infiltration, epidural, or intra-articular administration.
1 x 50-ml vial
  • Mepivacaine hydrochloride 20 mg/mL.
  • Block / infiltration,Epidural,Intra-articular

What species is Equicaine approved for?

Equicaine is approved for use in horses and dogs.

How quickly does Equicaine work and how long does it last?

It produces a rapid onset of anesthesia with effects that last for several hours.

How is Equicaine administered?

It can be administered for block/infiltration, epidural, or intra-articular anesthesia as directed by a veterinarian.

How does Equicaine compare to lidocaine?

Mepivacaine’s pharmacological properties are similar to lidocaine, but its action is more rapid in onset and somewhat more prolonged.

Is Equicaine sterile and can it be autoclaved?

Yes. It is a sterile solution that can be boiled for several hours or autoclaved repeatedly and remains very stable in aqueous solution.

What is the vial size and concentration?

Equicaine is available as a 50 mL vial containing mepivacaine hydrochloride 20 mg/mL.

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