Sodium Bicarbonate B. Braun 8.4 % inf. sol. i.v. vial 100 ml

• Follow these instructions carefully unless your doctor gave you different advice.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist. In all cases, the dosage should be determined after determination of the pH of the blood, taking into account the following formula: * ml sodium bicarbonate 8.4% = content of excess anionic x body weight in kg x 0.3;
• The correction of metabolic acidosis should not be done too quickly. It is recommended to begin with an infusion which corresponds to the half of the calculated dose and then to continue with the therapy, after checking the modification of the blood pH.
• The infusion rate is 40 drops / min. is approximately equal to 120 ml / h for 8.4% sodium bicarbonate.

for 1000 ml:

The active substance is sodium bicarbonate (84 g)

The other ingredients (excipients) are

• EDTA Na22H2O 0,050
• water for injection qs ad 1000 ml

Sodium bicarbonate must not be used.

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  if you are allergic to sodium bicarbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.

  
  


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  if your blood is too alkaline.

  
  


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  if you have an unusually high sodium level in your blood.

  
  


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  if you have an unusually low level of potassium in your blood.

  
  


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  if you have an unusually low calcium level in your blood.

  
  

This is a medecine available without a prescription.. Do not use long without medical advice. Read the instructions carefully. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Keep the manual as it contains important information. Ask for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Consult your doctor if adverse reactions.

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