🇺🇸 Carbocaine in United States

FDA authorised Carbocaine on 6 January 1960

Marketing authorisations

FDA — authorised 6 January 1960

  • Marketing authorisation holder: EASTMAN KODAK
  • Status: approved

FDA — authorised 17 May 1960

  • Application: NDA012250
  • Marketing authorisation holder: HOSPIRA
  • Local brand name: CARBOCAINE
  • Indication: INJECTABLE — INJECTION
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 1 December 1986

  • Application: ANDA089408
  • Marketing authorisation holder: FRESENIUS KABI USA
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 18 March 1992

  • Application: ANDA089409
  • Marketing authorisation holder: FRESENIUS KABI USA
  • Indication: Labeling
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 18 March 1992

  • Application: ANDA089406
  • Marketing authorisation holder: FRESENIUS KABI USA
  • Indication: Labeling
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 8 March 2002

  • Application: ANDA089410
  • Marketing authorisation holder: FRESENIUS KABI USA
  • Indication: Manufacturing (CMC)
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 29 January 2025

  • Application: ANDA089407
  • Marketing authorisation holder: FRESENIUS KABI USA
  • Indication: Labeling
  • Status: approved

Fresenius Kabi USA was granted marketing authorization by the FDA for Carbocaine on January 29, 2025. Carbocaine is a local anesthetic indicated for use in various medical procedures. The marketing authorization was approved through a standard pathway.

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Carbocaine in other countries

Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.

Other Pain approved in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Carbocaine approved in United States?

Yes. FDA authorised it on 6 January 1960; FDA authorised it on 17 May 1960; FDA authorised it on 1 December 1986.

Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Carbocaine in United States?

EASTMAN KODAK holds the US marketing authorisation.