CITANEST PLAIN DENTAL vs DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CITANEST PLAIN DENTAL and DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CITANEST PLAIN DENTAL	DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Dentsply Pharm	Rising
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	—	Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Pain	Pain, Psychomotor Agitation

citanest plain dental dexmedetomidine hydrochloride

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Dentsply Pharm

Rising

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

—

Central Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Pain

Pain, Psychomotor Agitation

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Citanest Plain Dental and Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride?

Citanest Plain Dental contains Prilocaine Hydrochloride, while Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride contains Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.