Calcium Chloride 10 % Fresenius 10 ml Solution for injection or infusion.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 07 February 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of calcium deficiency and hypocalcaemia.
Dosage (summary)
Up to 10 ml IV infusion or slow injection, max 8 g in 24 hours.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potentiates digitalis glycosides
- Incompatible with ceftriaxone
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to calcium chloride
- Cardiac glycosides
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Hypercalcaemia
- Renal failure
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tingling
- Hot flushes
Counselling Points
- Administer slowly
- Avoid intramuscular injection
- Monitor pulse rate
Serious warnings
- Irritant to tissues
- Risk of hypotension
- Monitor serum calcium levels
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