Calcium Gluconate Injection Medicines 10% 10ML 5*10AMPULES / BOX

CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION 10% 10ML

COMPOSITION:

Each 10 mL ampoule contains 950 mg Calcium gluconate. Stabilised with 50 mg Calcium saccharate.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:

Calcium is essential to body metabolism and must be supplemented when deficient owing to disease states or other conditions.

INDICATIONS:

All conditions where supplemental calcium is indicated. Calcium gluconate is the preferred form for injection.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

Should not be given concurrently with digitalis therapy.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

1 to 2 g by intramuscular or intravenous injection.
Children up to 1 year, up to 300 mg; 1 to 5 years, 300 –600 mg; 6 to 12 years, 600 to 1000 mg, by slow intravenous injection.

SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Intramuscular injection in infants has been reported to cause abscess formation. The oral or intravenous route should be used.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

 Store below 25°C
Keep out of reach of children.