Pack size: 1 500ml bag  |  Price is for the whole 500ml bag

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Dextran 40 10% + Sodium Chloride 0.9%

Form: Infusion

Introduction

__NAME__ is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. __NAME__ is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine. The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Short term fluid replacement after trauma']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['No common side effects seen']}

How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a combination of two medicines: Dextran 40 and Sodium Chloride. They work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Not relevant, as __NAME__ is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.