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Adults and Children The volume and rate will depend upon the condition of the individual patient and the judgement of the physician. Elderly Care should be taken in the elderly to avoid circulatory overload, particularly in patients with cardiac and renal insufficiency.

Thrombosis of the chosen vein is always possible with intravenous infusion. Rapid Infusion may cause sudden cardiac arrest or circulatory overloading. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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Although this solution contains potassium, the quantity may be inadequate in the presence of intracellular potassium loss. The solution should not be administered rapidly or for prolonged periods.

The label states:

Do not use unless the solution is clear and free from particles.

1 • Patients with sodium or potassium overload. This may occur with myocardial and renal damage, but also in the first five or six days after surgery or severe trauma when there may be an inability to excrete unwanted sodium. • Fluid overload (hyperhydration) • Decompensated congestive cardiac failure.