Brand name: Voluven TM
Active ingredients: hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 + sodium chloride
What it is used for
Treatment of hypovolaemia due to acute blood loss when crystalloids alone are not considered sufficient. The use of Voluven is not a substitute for the appropriate use of packed red blood cells or fresh frozen plasma.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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Visual appearance
Clear solution.
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
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