Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Please tell me, could a doctor use septocaine instead of lidocaine to numb me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: It is an alternative to Lidocaine for dental procedures.
Answered 6/26/2014
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am allergic to novacain, septocaine, and lidocaine. Is there anything else that can be used for a dental procedure?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Why is it that when the dentist uses the regular lidocaine it does not work for me but the septocaine does?? What is the difference between the two?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm pregnant needing a root canal dentist said he would use septocaine and ob said no to use lidocaine( with epinephrine ) instead which is safer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is lidocaine jelly used for?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Please help docs! where do you use lidocaine and septocaine?
Went to dentist and got lidocaine, septocaine, and nitrous oxide. Is this a normal combination?
What is the difference between lidocaine, carbocaine, and septocaine?
What are the differences between lidocaine, carbocaine, and septocaine?
Where do you inject lidocaine and septocaine for dental work ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
