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Gelofusine TM
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Active ingredients: succinylated gelatin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GELOFUSINE succinylated gelatin 20g/500mL injection bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Gelofusine is indicated as a colloidal plasma volume substitute in: 1. Treatment and prevention of hypovolaemia: Absolute hypovolaemia from haemorrhage or other cases of intravascular fluid loss or perioperative intravascular fluid maintenance; and Relative hypovolaemia secondary to induction of epidural or spinal anaesthesia,non-hypovolaemic shock. 2. Haemodilution (perioperative, therapeutic venesection); 3. Extra-corporeal circulation (cardiac surgery, plasma exchange, haemodialysis).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear, faintly yellow solution free from particles.
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 500mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient succinylated gelatin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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
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