Sodium Chloride 0.2% and Glucose 5% B Braun Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

NaCl, glucose monohydrate

Indications/Uses

Hypertonic dehydration, partial coverage of energy requirements, vehicle soln for compatible electrolyte concentrates & medicinal products.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV Adult & elderly Individualized dosage. Max daily dose: 40 mL/kg (approx glucose 2 g/kg). Max infusion rate: Up to 5 mL/kg/hr (approx glucose 0.25 g/kg/hr).

Contraindications

Hyperhydration states. Dehydration w/ hyponatraemia. Head trauma (1st 24 hr). Persistent hyperglycaemia not responding to insulin doses of up to 6 u/hr. Not to be used in childn except in paed specialist settings (eg, renal, hepatic & cardiac, & high dependency units & ICU) under expert medical supervision.

MIMS Class

Intravenous & Other Sterile Solutions

ATC Classification

B05BB02 - electrolytes with carbohydrates ; Belongs to the class of solutions affecting the electrolyte balance used in I.V. solutions.

Regulatory Classification

GSL

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sodium Chloride 0.2% and Glucose 5% B Braun inj

Packing/Price

1's

Sodium Chloride 0.2% and Glucose 5% B Braun

dextrose + sodium chloride

Manufacturer:

B Braun