SODIUM CITRATE Oral solution Ref.[9423] Active ingredients: Sodium citrate

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2018  Publisher: Macarthys Laboratories Limited T/A Martindale Pharma, Bampton Road, Romford, Essex, RM3 8UG, United Kingdom

Therapeutic indications

Non-particulate antacid for use by mouth to prior to general anaesthesia for caesarean section.

Posology and method of administration

30ml of a 0.3M solution orally immediately prior to anaesthesia.

Overdose

As with all antacids, overdose may produce metabolic alkalosis. The product contains 27mmol of Sodium ions per 30ml and this should be considered. Management of overdose should include monitoring of plasma electrolytes and acid-base status, and general supportive measures.

Shelf life

Shelf life: 2 years.

Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container. Keep the container tightly closed.

For single use only. Discard any remaining solution.

Nature and contents of container

Amber PET bottle with LDPE-lined closure.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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