Pedisol

Description

Pedisol 500 ml Infusion

Description
This is a sterile solution of Dextrose and Sodium Chloride in water for injection. Each 100 ml of solution contains Dextrose Monohydrate equivalent to Dextrose Anhydrous B.P. 5.0 gm and Sodium Chloride B.P. 0.9 gm. This represents 5% Dextrose in isotonic Sodium Chloride solution. The approximate concentration of sodium and chloride ions in Dextrose is 150 mmol/lit.

Indications
This combination IV Infusion is indicated when there is combined water and sodium depletion. It provides Dextrose as a nutrient in a suitable medium of Sodium Chloride which is isotonic to body fluid, or it may also be employed as a source of isotonic Sodium Chloride or both. It is usually used in the maintenance and replacement of fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate in patients who are unable to take fluid and nutrients by mouth e.g. in case of persistent vomiting, during and after surgery, shock or accidents.

Dosage & Administration
Dose is variable. It depends on the clinical condition, age and body surface area of the patients.

Administrations-
Check infusion set and infusion solution prior to use.
Pull moderately to tear off the protective cover of the Eurocap.
Hold lightly the Eurocap but not the bottle body.
Open the flow regulator fully and hold the giving set on the top white area, but not the memorane venting region.
Insert the spike of the administration set to the Eurocap and fit the connector of the administration set firmly to the needle.
Gradually allow the fluid to flow down to the needletip and close.
Remove the protective cover of the needle.
Locate the venpuncture site and clean the site with an antiseptic solution, and then insert the needle.
Securely tape the puncture site.
Securely tape the wings and tubing
Start infusion while adjusting drip speed.