Generic nutratain additive parenteral
- Drugs List
- Therapeutic Indications
- Dosage
- Administration
- Contraindications
- Precautions and Warnings
- Pregnancy and Lactation
- Side Effects
- Monograph
Presentation
Powder for solution for intravenous infusion of vitamins.
Drugs List
Therapeutic Indications
Uses
Parenteral nutritional support
Dosage
Due to the complexity and specialist nature of using parenteral nutrition, specific dosing information on this agent is not included.
When using this agent, specialist literature, national guidelines and Trust policies should be consulted to ensure appropriate dosage and assessment of patient factors.
Administration
For slow intravenous infusion after reconstitution and dilution by addition to an infusion solution.
Contraindications
None known
Precautions and Warnings
Contains soya or soya derivative
Consult local policy/product literature on the safe use of the TPN product
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy
Use parenteral nutrition with caution during pregnancy.
Vitamin additives can and should be used when the mother has real deficiencies. When vitamins are used in amounts not exceeding the recommended daily requirements, no hazard may be expected.
Lactation
Use parenteral nutrition with caution during breastfeeding.
Vitamin additives can and should be used when the mother has real deficiencies. When vitamins are used in amounts not exceeding the recommended daily requirements, no hazard may be expected.
Side Effects
None coded
Overdosage
It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management.
The following number will direct the caller to the relevant local centre (0844) 892 0111
Information may be obtained if you have access to ToxBase the primary clinical toxicology database of the National Poisons Information Service. This is available via password on the internet ( www.toxbase.org ) or if this is unavailable at the backup site ( www.toxbasebackup.org ).
Further Information
Last Full Review Date: October 2021
Reference Sources
Summary of Product Characteristics: Nutratain powder for solution for infusion. B. Braun Melsungen AG. Revised December 2019.
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