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.
