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POLOCAINE-MPF (mepivacaine hydrochloride) · Fresenius Kabi

Other Approved 1986-12-01

: POLOCAINE (Mepivacaine HCl Injection, USP), is indicated for production of local or regional analgesia and anesthesia by local infiltration, peripheral nerve block techniques, and central neural techniques including epidural and caudal blocks. The routes of administration and indicated concentrations for mepivacaine are: local infiltration 0.5% (via dilution) or 1 % peripheral nerve blocks 1% and 2% epidural block 1%, 1.5%, 2% caudal block 1%, 1.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
39
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1986-12-01
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: MEPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

POLOCAINE-MPF Approval History

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39 FDA actions from 1986 to 2025
Jan 2025 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Jun 2010 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2002 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What POLOCAINE-MPF Treats

2 indications

POLOCAINE-MPF is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 1986. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Analgesia
  • Anesthesia
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

1 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT07601750 024-296 Ph 4 enrolling by invitation Local Anesthetic Clinical Trial
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

POLOCAINE-MPF FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

: POLOCAINE (Mepivacaine HCl Injection, USP), is indicated for production of local or regional analgesia and anesthesia by local infiltration, peripheral nerve block techniques, and central neural techniques including epidural and caudal blocks. The routes of administration and indicated concentrations for mepivacaine are: local infiltration 0.5% (via dilution) or 1 % peripheral nerve blocks 1% and 2% epidural block 1%, 1.5%, 2% caudal block 1%, 1.5%, 2% See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION for additional information. Standard textbooks should be consulted to determine the accepted procedures and tec...

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Data Sources

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