This brand name is authorized in South Africa
The drug ELECTROPAK contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Glucose
UNII LX22YL083G - DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE
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Glucose is frequently used in both adults and children to restore blood glucose concentrations in the treatment of hypoglycaemia resulting from insulin excess or from other causes. The metabolism of glucose is an energy source for the body. |
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Potassium chloride
UNII 660YQ98I10 - POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
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Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism. |
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Sodium bicarbonate
UNII 8MDF5V39QO - SODIUM BICARBONATE
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Sodium bicarbonate has antacid properties. Sodium bicarbonate causes neutralisation of gastric acid with the production of carbon dioxide. |
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Sodium chloride
UNII 451W47IQ8X - SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Sodium chloride is the principle salt involved in maintaining the osmotic tension of blood and tissues. Changes in osmotic tension influence the movement of fluids and diffusion of salts in cellular tissue. |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): R/24/245 |
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