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bupivacaine · Medicine question

How much sodium does a 10 mL vial of Exparel liposomal bupivacaine contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Each 10 mL vial of Exparel liposomal bupivacaine contains 21 mg sodium.

Sources for this answer

EXPAREL 133mgPacira Biosciences · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 2Document updated 12 January 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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