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Alphacaine (or Alpha-Caine) is a brand name for a local anesthetic preparation used in dental procedures. It is formulated to provide temporary pain relief and numbness during treatments such as tooth extractions, fillings, and root canals.^[1]

Depending on location and manufacturer it may contain either benzocaine, articaine, or lidocaine (with or without adrenaline).

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^ "Alpha-Caine®". www.dentaltech.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-20.

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