Potassium Acetate (DBL) TM
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Active ingredients: potassium acetate
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DBL POTASSIUM ACETATE CONCENTRATED INJECTION 2.45g/5mL (as anhydrous) ampouleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Potassium Acetate Concentrated Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of hypokalaemia in patients with or without metabolic acidosis; in chronic digitalis intoxication; and in patients with hypokalaemic familial periodic paralysis. Potassium Acetate Concentrated Injection is only indicated when oral therapy is contraindicated or not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Clear colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 5 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 5mL pack
- 50x5mL pack
Reporting side effects
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