Sodium Chloride 0.18% w/v

Glucose Anhydrous 4.0% w/v

(or Glucose Monohydrate 4.4% w/v)

Sodium 30.0 mmol/l

Chloride 30.0 mmol/l

Also contains 150 calories per litre as glucose

For full list of excipients, see Pharmaceutical Particulars

Solution for infusion. A clear, colourless solution free from particulate matter.

Dogs and Cats.

For maintenance therapy after the fluid balance has been restored. It can be used for the treatment of moderate/prolonged dehydration due to water loss, but in severe cases Aqupharm No. 1 (Sodium Chloride Injection BP) should be given before continuing with Aqupharm No. 18.

Sodium overload may occur in cases with myocardial and renal damage. It should also be appreciated that in the period following surgical interference or severe trauma there may be an inability to excrete excessive sodium.

In evaluating an animal for possible fluid therapy the state of hydration, electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, renal function and caloric balance should be considered. Evaluation will be based on history, physical examination and laboratory testing.

In animals with potassium deficiency it may be necessary to give additional oral potassium supplements.

Before use, the bag should be inspected and rejected if the solution is not clear or if the inner container is damaged. The solution should be prewarmed to 37ºC to prevent hypothermia. Thrombosis of a chosen vein is always a possibility with intravenous infusion. If infusion is protracted then another vein should be selected after 12-24 hours.

Wash hands after use.

None.

Hypernatraemia (sodium overload) or an inability to excrete excessive sodium – see Overdose.

There are no contra-indications to use of this product during pregnancy and lactation.

Drugs should not be mixed in infusion containers or through the giving sets unless the components are of known compatibility. The user should refer to the manufacturer’s literature for any drug substance which he or she proposes to co-administer, and also to the Appendix of Drug Incompatibilities in the current edition of The Veterinary Formulary.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Electrolytes with carbohydrates

ATC Vet Code: QB 05 BB 02

This product is an intravenous solution containing 30mmol/l of sodium, 30mmol/l of chloride and 150calories per litre of glucose. When administered intravenously it will provide maintenance fluid needs after fluid balance has been restored.

Pharmacokinetics cannot readily be applied to fluid therapy since most of the infused solution is predominantly water, which on infusion will become incorporated into water rich plasma.

Water for injections

Ampicillin; Benzylpenicillin sodium; Cloxacillin sodium; Heparin sodium; Noradrenaline acid tartrate; Sulphadiazine sodium; Tetracyclines.

Shelf-life of the veterinary medicinal product as packaged for sale: 2 years.

Do not store above 25°C. For single use only; any remaining solution should be discarded. This product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. Do not freeze.

Packaging Format 1 A colourless, flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bag with a blue PVC twist off giving set port and a re-sealable additives port, containing 500 ml or 1000 ml clear colourless solution. PVC bags are overwrapped with HDPE

Packaging Format 2 A colourless, flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bag with re-sealable polyisoprene/polycarbonate giving set and additive ports, containing 500ml or 1000ml clear colourless solution. PVC bags are overwrapped with polypropylene.

Pack sizes Cardboard box containing; 20 bags of 500 ml solution for infusion, 10 bags of 1000 ml solution for infusion

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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