Voluven TM
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Active ingredients: hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 + sodium chloride, sodium chloride
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VOLUVEN 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 500 mL solution for intravenous infusion bagConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 10 x 500 mL pack
- 15 X 500 mL pack
- 20 X 500 mL pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
