0.5% Marcaine plain

What does "0.5% Marcaine plain" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"0.5% Marcaine plain" refers to a specific concentration of a medication called Marcaine, which is often used as a local anesthetic in medical procedures. This means it's used to numb a specific area of the body to prevent pain during surgery or other procedures. The "0.5%" indicates that there is a half a gram of Marcaine in every 100 milliliters of the solution. "Plain" means that the Marcaine solution does not contain any other additives or medications.

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