Calcium gluconate 10% 10ml B.Braun
Calcium gluconate 10% B. Braun is a medicine indicated for the treatment of symptomatic hypocalcaemia in acute phase. Pharmaceutical form: injectable solution. It consists of an aqueous, clear, colourless to light brown solution, practically free of particles. Presentation: low density polyethylene ampoules of 10 ml packaged in cartons of 20 units.
Considerations before use
Calcium gluconate 10% B. Braun should not be used in cases:
Hypersensitivity (allergy) to the active substance (calcium gluconate) or to any other calcium Gluconate 10% B excipient. Braun.
Hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) which can happen if you have any of the following problems: hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, decalcifying tumors, kidney failure, immobilizing osteoporosis, sarcoidosis, Milk-alkali syndrome), if you have hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in the urine).
Intoxication caused by cardiac glycosides.
During treatment with cardiac glycosides.
The only admissible exception is the mandatory intravenous administration of calcium for the treatment of manifestations of severe hypocalcaemia with immediate risk of life for the patient, only if there are no safer therapeutic alternatives available and if oral administration of calcium is not possible.
Storage
- Keep out of reach and sight of children.
- Do not store above 25ºC.
- When diluted according to instructions and with the recommended perfusion liquids, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Perfusion Solution or 5% Glucose for Intravenous Perfusion, the physical stability in use has been demonstrated to be 48 hours, when conserved at room temperature.
- From the microbiological point of view, the diluted product should be used immediately.
- For single use only.
- Any residual volume should be rejected immediately after initial use.
- Do not use 10% B Calcium Gluconate. Braun after the expiration date indicated on the packaging.