IndicationsCalcium chloride is a calcium salt. In small amounts it is one of the electrolytes in many hospital fluids, such as Ringer's and Hartmann's solutions, dialysis fluids and eye irrigation solutions, where it replaces calcium lost from the…
IndicationsDextrose Anhydrous is a pure form of glucose, the main sugar the body uses for energy. It is used:By mouth (oral powder) as a quick source of energy, for example during recovery from illness, after heavy physical work,…
IndicationsPotassium chloride is used to prevent and treat low blood potassium (hypokalaemia). Low potassium can be caused by water tablets (diuretics), long-lasting vomiting or diarrhoea, some kidney and hormone conditions, and some other medicines. It is also an…
IndicationsSodium chloride is ordinary salt prepared to a medical standard. It is used in several forms:As a drip (intravenous infusion), usually 0.9% "normal saline", to replace water and salt lost through dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, bleeding, burns or surgery,…
IndicationsSodium Lactate is used in intravenous (IV) fluids. On its own it is used to correct mild to moderate metabolic acidosis (too much acid in the blood). It is most often given as part of compound solutions such…
IndicationsCalcium chloride dihydrate is a source of calcium used mainly as an ingredient in dialysis solutions (haemodialysis concentrates and peritoneal dialysis fluids), where it keeps blood calcium at the right level during treatment. It is also used in…
IndicationsDextrose is a form of glucose (sugar). By mouth, it is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and as a quick source of energy, and it is part of some oral rehydration products. As an intravenous drip,…
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