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Calcium Gluconate (Phebra) TM

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Active ingredients: calcium gluconate monohydrate

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHEBRA CALCIUM GLUCONATE 953mg/10mL Injection vial

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt used primarily for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency. Parenteral administation of calcium gluconate is needed in acute hypocalcaemia and hypocalcsemic tetany. It can be given intravenously in the treatment of severe hyper-kalaemia and in overdosage of magnesium sulphate, as calcium is the antagonist of magnesium toxicity. IV injections have been used in the treatment of acute renal biliary and intestinal colic. Calcium has been used as an inotrope in cardiac resuscitation. They may also be used for the prevention of hypocalcaemia in exchange transfusions, and in long term electrolyte replacement therapy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Intravenous
  • Clear colourless solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Refrigerate
  • 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 Not Scheduled.

  • 10 mL x 10 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

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