Sodium citrate
Drugs List
Dosage
Adults
Elderly
Children
Not applicable.
Patients with Renal Impairment
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy
For use prior to general anaesthesia for caesarean section.
Lactation
Not applicable.
Side Effects
None known
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 ).
Reference Sources
British National Formulary, 60th Edition (2010) Pharmaceutical Press, London.
Summary of Product Characteristics: Sodium Citrate 0.3M oral solution. Viridian Pharma Ltd. Revised December 2007.
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