Benzalkonium / Mepivacaine / Polidocanol
Benzalkonium/Mepivacaine/Polidocanol is a multi-ingredient medication primarily used for sclerotherapy procedures to treat varicose veins and spider veins. The combination provides local anesthesia while simultaneously irritating the vein lining to promote closure of problematic vessels, with the antiseptic component helping to reduce infection risk at the injection site.
A combination medication used during sclerotherapy to treat varicose veins, providing anesthesia, vein sclerosis, and infection protection in one formulation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007478
- Generic
- Benzalkonium / Mepivacaine / Polidocanol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of varicose veins and spider veins through sclerotherapy, a procedure where the solution is injected directly into affected veins to cause them to collapse and be reabsorbed by the body.
Polidocanol acts as a sclerosing agent that damages the inner lining of veins, causing them to clot and eventually fade. Mepivacaine provides rapid local anesthesia to minimize injection discomfort, while benzalkonium chloride serves as an antiseptic to reduce infection risk at the injection site.
Should only be administered by healthcare professionals trained in sclerotherapy techniques. May not be suitable for patients with certain allergies, severe circulatory problems, or pregnancy. Common side effects may include temporary bruising, swelling, or skin discoloration at the injection site.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy