GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION BP 5% W/V. (VIAFLEX C 5 %w/v Solution for Infusion

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

GLUCOSE MONOHYDRATE

Available from:

Baxter Healthcare Limited

INN (International Name):

GLUCOSE MONOHYDRATE

Dosage:

5 %w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for Infusion

Authorization status:

Withdrawn

Authorization date:

2008-03-31

Summary of Product characteristics

                                PART II
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 5% w/v (Viaflex container).
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each litre contains:
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for Infusion.
Clear, colourless solution, free from visible particles.
pH: 3.5-6.5 and Osmolarity (approx): 278 mOsm/l
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For use in prophylactic and replacement therapy requiring the use of Glucose. Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP 5.0%
w/v can be used to increase the volume of circulating blood in shock and haemorrhage and counteracts dehydration. It
may also be used as a vehicle for the reconstitution and administration of intravenous medications known to be
compatible with 5% glucose.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE
The dosage is dependant upon the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient.
ADMINISTRATION
The solution is for administration by intravenous infusion.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Administration in congestive heart failure or in conditions of severe impairment of renal function.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
i.
Glucose tolerance may be impaired in patients with renal failure or diabetes mellitus. If administered to
diabetics or patients with renal insufficiency for appropriate clinical reasons, they should be monitored very
closely. The need for electrolyte control should be kept in mind.
Glusose monohydrate
55 g/l
equivalent to Anhydrous Glucose 50 g/1 (5% w/v)
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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_Date Printed 30/11/2007_
_CRN 2043998_
_page number: 1_
ii.
The solution should not be administered simultaneously with, before or after an 
                                
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