Land: Bretland
Tungumál: enska
Heimild: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Glucose anhydrous; Sodium chloride
Baxter Healthcare Ltd
Glucose anhydrous; Sodium chloride
40mg/1ml ; 1.8mg/1ml
Infusion
Intravenous
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 09020201
OBJECT 1 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.18% AND GLUCOSE 4 % SOLUTION FOR INFUSION BP Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 14-Jul-2016 | Baxter Healthcare Ltd 1. Name of the medicinal product Sodium Chloride 0.18% and Glucose 4 % Solution for Infusion BP 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Sodium Chloride: 1.80 g/l Glucose (as monohydrate): 40.00 g/l Each ml contains 1.8 mg sodium chloride and 40 mg glucose (as monohydrate). mmol/l (approx): Na+: 30 Cl - : 30 Approximately: 668 kJ/l (or 160 kcal) For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. Pharmaceutical form Solution for infusion. Clear solution, free from visible particles 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% solution is used in the following indications: Dehydration treatment due to a moderated loss of sodium and chloride (vomiting, diarrhoea, renal disorders, overuse of diuretics) in cases where a source of energy is required (particularly starvation). Paediatric Population This product should only be used in paediatric specialist settings (such as renal, hepatic and cardiac units, high dependency units and intensive care units) for intravenous fluid therapy requiring the use of 0.18% sodium chloride and 4% glucose to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. 4.2 Posology and method of administration The choice of the specific sodium chloride and glucose concentration, dosage, volume, rate and duration of administration depends on the age, weight, clinical condition of the patient and concomitant therapy. It should be determined by a physician. For patients with electrolyte and glucose abnormalities and for paediatric patients, consult a physician experienced in intravenous fluid therapy. Rapid correction of hyponatraemia and hypernatraemia is potentially dangerous (risk of serious neurologic complications). _ADULTS, OLDER PATIENTS AND ADOLESCENTS (AGE 12 YEARS AND OVER):_ The Recommended dosage is 500 ml to 3 L/24h Administration rate The infusion rate is usually 40 ml/kg/24h and should not exceed t Lestu allt skjalið