Glucose Intravenous Infusion 5%

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Glucose Intravenous Infusion

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• Keep this leaflet You may need to read it again.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or nurse.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others.

• It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects Not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.

in this leaflet:

1. What Glucose intravenous infusion is and what it is used for

2. Before you are given Glucose intravenous infusion

3. How you are given Glucose intravenous infusion

4. Possible side effects

5. How Glucose intravenous infusion is stored

6. Further information

1. WHAT GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Glucose intravenous infusion is a clear solution of 5% glucose in water for inlections. Glucose intravenous infusion is used when there has been excessive water loss from the body (dehydration), when there is low blood sugar, or when a person has lost consciousness due to an extremely low blood sugar level. This infusion may also be used to temporarily increase the blood volume in haemorrhage (blood loss) or shock.

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2. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

You should not receive Glucose intravenous infusion if you have:

• a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients of Glucose intravenous infusion mentioned in section 6 (for symptoms of an allergic reaction please refer to section 4).

• Diabetes (except as a treatment for hypoglycaemia [low blood sugar])

• Liver or kidney disorders

Your doctor will check for these.

Take special care with Glucose intravenous infusion

Your doctor or nurse will ensure the solution is clear and free from particles

before use.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The following items should not be combined with Glucose intravenous infusion:

• blood

• frusemide (a diuretic - causes water loss)

• hydralazine (used to reduce high blood pressure)

• cyanocobalamin (used to treat anaemia)

• kanamycin, novobiocin (antibiotics)

• warfarin (a blood thinner)

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

The use of Glucose intravenous infusion may be considered during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as advised by your healthcare professional. Glucose intravenous infusion should therefore be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women only if necessary. You will be monitored by your doctor during treatment

Driving and using machines

Glucose intravenous infusion has no effect on driving or using machines.

3. HOW YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Glucose intravenous infusion will be given to you in hospital.

You will receive your medicine by infusion (IV drip). The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive, if you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.

If you receive more medicine than you should it is very unlikely that you will receive more solution than you should, if you suspect an overdosage with Glucose intravenous infusion you should look for the symptoms/side effects described below in this leaflet. You should immediately inform your doctor, describing the symptoms.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines,Glucose intravenous infusion can cause side effects; although not everybody gets them.

Glucose intravenous infusion may cause severe allergic reactions. If you getany of the following symptoms after receiving this medicine, you should contact yourdoctor immediately:

• Skin rash

• peeling of the skin

• swellingoftheface.lipsortongue

• difficultyswallowing

• shortness of breath

it is unlikely that you will receive more of a Glucose intravenous infusion than you should as Glucose intravenous infusion will be given to you in hospital by a healthcare professional. An overdose with Glucose intravenous infusion may result in high levels of carbon dioxide in the body which may cause respiratory failure and increased release of adrenaline leading to increases in heart rate, blood pressure and blood glucose.

The following side effects have also been reported:

• Large volumes of these solutions given too quickly may lead to fluid overload (too much fluid in your body)

• infusion overa long period can cause dehydration (water loss)

• Thrombosis (the formation of a clot) may occur in the vein where the infusion is given.

The symptoms of thrombosis include:

• pain, swellingand rednessatthe blood clotsite

• an itchy rash at the blood clotsite

• warm skin around the clot

• major veins that stand out from your skin

as Glucose intravenous infusion will be given to you in hospital by healthcare professionals you will be monitored closely.

If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION IS STORED

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Your doctor and hospital pharmacist are responsible for the correct storage, use and disposal of Glucose intravenous infusion.

Glucose intravenous infusion should be stored between 2°cand 25°c.

The solutions must not be used after the expiry date shown on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Any solution remaining after treatment should be disposed of using the approved hospital procedures.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

what Glucose intravenous infusion contains:

Glucose intravenous infusion is a solution of 5 % glucose in water for injections, the infusion also contains small amounts of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.

What Glucose intravenous infusion looks like and contents of the pack. Glucose intravenous infusion is a clear solution contained in a tube-shaped plastic container known as a Polyfusor®ora sealed plastic container known as Kabipac® bottle. The solution is available in 500 ml and 1000 ml volumes, it is also available in 100 ml and 250 ml volumes in the Kabipac® bottles.

Not all sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder Fresenius Kabi Limited Cestrian Court, Eastgate way,

Manor Park, Runcorn,

Cheshire, wa71NT.uk.

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi Polska sp. z o.o. ul. Sienkiewicza 25 PL-99-300 Kutno Poland

This leaf let was lastapproved 01/2011.

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KABI

Glucose Intravenous Infusion 5%

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or nurse.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.

in this leaflet:

1. What Glucose Intravenous Infusion is and what it is used for

2. Before you are given Glucose Intravenous Infusion

3. How you are given Glucose Intravenous Infusion

4. Possible side effects

5. How Glucose Intravenous Infusion is stored

6. Further information

1. WHAT GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

Glucose Intravenous Infusion is a clear solution of 5% glucose in water for injections. Glucose Intravenous Infusion is used when there has been excessive water loss from the body (dehydration), when there is low blood sugar, or when a person has lost consciousness due to an extremely low blood sugar level. This infusion may also be used to temporarily increase the blood volume in haemorrhage (blood loss) or shock.

2. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

You should not receive Glucose intravenous infusion if you have:

• a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients of Glucose Intravenous Infusion mentioned in section 6 (for symptoms of an allergic reaction please refer to section 4).

• Diabetes (except as a treatment for hypoglycaemia [low blood sugar!)

• Liver or kidney disorders

Your doctor will check for these.

Take special care with Glucose intravenous infusion

Your doctor or nurse will ensure the solution is clear and free from particles before use.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The following items should not be combined with Glucose Intravenous Infusion:

• blood

• frusemide (a diuretic - causes water loss)

• hydralazine (used to reduce high blood pressure)

• cyanocobalamin (used to treat anaemia)

• kanamycin, novobiocin (antibiotics)

• warfarin (a blood thinner)

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

The use of Glucose Intravenous Infusion may be considered during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as advised by your healthcare professional. Glucose Intravenous Infusion should therefore be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women only if necessary You will be monitored by your doctor during treatment.

Driving and using machines

Glucose Intravenous Infusion has no effect on driving or using machines.

3. HOW YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital.

You will receive your medicine by infusion (IV drip). The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.

If you receive more medicine than you should

It is very unlikely that you will receive more solution than you should.

If you suspect an overdosage with Glucose Intravenous Infusion you should look for the symptoms/side effects described below in this leaflet. You should immediately inform your doctor, describing the symptoms.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines,Glucose Intravenous Infusion can cause side effects; although not everybody gets them.

Glucose intravenous infusion may cause severe allergic reactions. If you get any of the following symptoms after receiving this medicine, you should contact your doctor immediately:

• Skin rash

• peeling of the skin

• swelling of the face, lips or tongue

• difficulty swallowing

• shortness of breath

It is unlikely that you will receive more of a Glucose Intravenous Infusion than you should as Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital by a healthcare professional. An overdose with Glucose Intravenous Infusion may result in high levels of carbon dioxide in the body which may cause respiratory failure and increased release of adrenaline leading to increases in heart rate, blood pressure and blood glucose.

The following side effects have also been reported:

• Large volumes of these solutions given too quickly may lead to fluid overload (too much fluid in your body)

• Infusion over a long period can cause dehydration (water loss)

• Thrombosis (the formation of a clot) may occur in the vein where the infusion is given.

The symptoms of thrombosis include:

• pain, swelling and redness at the blood clot site

• an itchy rash at the blood clot site

• warm skin around the clot

• major veins that stand out from your skin

As Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital by healthcare professionals you will be monitored closely.

if any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS

INFUSION IS STORED

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Your doctor and hospital pharmacist are responsible for the correct storage, use and disposal of Glucose Intravenous Infusion.

Glucose Intravenous Infusion should be stored between 2°C and 25°C.

The solutions must not be used after the expiry date shown on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Any solution remaining after treatment should be disposed of using the approved hospital procedures.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Glucose intravenous infusion contains:

Glucose intravenous infusion is a solution of 5% glucose in water for injections, the infusion also contains small amounts of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.

What Glucose Intravenous Infusion looks like and contents of the pack.

Glucose Intravenous Infusion is a clear solution contained in a tube-shaped plastic container known as a Polyfusor® or a sealed plastic container known as Kabipac® bottle. The solution is available in 500 ml and 1000 ml volumes.

It is also available in 100 ml and 250 ml volumes in the Kabipac® bottles.

Not all sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Fresenius Kabi Limited Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way,

Manor Park, Runcorn,

Cheshire, WA7 1NT. UK.

Manufacturer:

Terumo BCT Limited Old Belfast Road, Millbrook,

Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 2SH. UK.

This leaflet was last revised July 2013.

FRESENIUS

KABI

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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Glucose Intravenous Infusion 5%

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or nurse.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.

In this leaflet:

1. What Glucose Intravenous Infusion is and what it is used for

2. Before you are given Glucose Intravenous Infusion

3. How you are given Glucose Intravenous Infusion

4. Possible side effects

5. How Glucose Intravenous Infusion is stored

6. Further information

1. WHAT GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

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2. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

You should not receive Glucose Intravenous Infusion if you have:

• a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients of Glucose Intravenous Infusion mentioned in section 6 (for symptoms of an allergic reaction please refer to section 4).

• Diabetes (except as a treatment for hypoglycaemia [low blood sugar])

• Liver or kidney disorders

Your doctor will check for these.

Take special care with Glucose Intravenous Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will ensure the solution is clear and free from particles before use.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The following items should not be combined with Glucose Intravenous Infusion:

• blood

• frusemide (a diuretic - causes water loss)

• hydralazine (used to reduce high blood pressure)

• cyanocobalamin (used to treat anaemia)

• kanamycin, novobiocin (antibiotics)

• warfarin (a blood thinner)

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

The use of Glucose Intravenous Infusion may be considered during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as advised by your healthcare professional. Glucose Intravenous Infusion should therefore be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women only if necessary. You will be monitored by your doctor during treatment.

Driving and using machines

Glucose Intravenous Infusion has no effect on driving or using machines.

3. HOW YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital.

You will receive your medicine by infusion (IV drip). The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.

If you receive more medicine than you should

It is very unlikely that you will receive more solution than you should.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines,Glucose Intravenous Infusion can cause side effects; although not everybody gets them.

Glucose intravenous infusion may cause severe allergic reactions. If you get any of the following symptoms after receiving this medicine, you should contact your doctor immediately:

• Skin rash

• peeling of the skin

• swelling of the face, lips or tongue

• difficulty swallowing

• shortness of breath

It is unlikely that you will receive more of a Glucose Intravenous Infusion than you should as Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital by a healthcare professional. An overdose with Glucose Intravenous Infusion may result in high levels of carbon dioxide in the body which may cause respiratoryfailure and increased release of adrenaline leading to increases in heart rate, blood pressure and blood glucose.

The following side effects have also been reported:

• Large volumes of these solutions given too quickly may lead to fluid overload (too much fluid in your body)

• Infusion over a long period can cause dehydration (water loss)

• Thrombosis (the formation of a clot) may occur in the vein where the infusion is given.

The symptoms of thrombosis include:

• pain, swelling and redness at the blood clot site

• an itchy rash at the blood clot site

• warm skin around the clot

• major veins that stand out from your skin

As Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital by healthcare professionals you will be monitored closely.

If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Your doctor and hospital pharmacist are responsible for the correct storage, use and disposal of Glucose Intravenous Infusion.

Glucose Intravenous Infusion should be stored between 2°C and 25°C.

The solutions must not be used after the expiry date shown on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Any solution remaining after treatment should be disposed of using the approved hospital procedures.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Glucose intravenous infusion contains:

Glucose intravenous infusion is a solution of 5 % glucose in water for injections, the infusion also contains small amounts of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.

What Glucose intravenous infusion looks like and contents of the pack.

It is also available in 100 ml and 250 ml volumes in the Kabipac® bottles.

Not all sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Fresenius Kabi Limited Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way,

Manor Park, Runcorn,

Cheshire, WA7 1 NT. UK.

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi Deutschland 61346 Bad Homburg v.d.H., Germany.

This leaflet was last approved October 2009.

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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

Glucose Intravenous Infusion

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or nurse.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

• If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.

In this leaflet:

1. What Glucose Intravenous Infusion is and what it is used for

2. Before you are given Glucose Intravenous Infusion

3. How you are given Glucose Intravenous Infusion

4. Possible side effects

5. How Glucose Intravenous Infusion is stored

6. Further information

1. WHAT GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

You should not receive Glucose Intravenous Infusion if you have:

• a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of the ingredients of Glucose Intravenous Infusion mentioned in section 6 (for symptoms of an allergic reaction please refer to section 4).

• Diabetes (except as a treatment for hypoglycaemia [low blood sugar])

• Liver or kidney disorders Your doctor will check for these.

Take special care with Glucose Intravenous Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will ensure the solution is clear and free from particles before use.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

The following items should not be combined with Glucose Intravenous Infusion:

• blood

• frusemide (a diuretic - causes water loss)

• hydralazine (used to reduce high blood pressure)

• cyanocobalamin (used to treat anaemia)

• kanamycin, novobiocin (antibiotics)

• warfarin (a blood thinner)

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

The use of Glucose Intravenous Infusion may be considered during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as advised by your healthcare professional. Glucose Intravenous Infusion should therefore be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women only if necessary. You will be monitored by your doctor during treatment.

Driving and using machines

Glucose Intravenous Infusion has no effect on driving or using machines.

3. HOW YOU ARE GIVEN GLUCOSE INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital.

You will receive your medicine by infusion (IV drip). The amount and rate at which the infusion is given depends on your requirements. Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.

If you receive more medicine than you should

It is very unlikely that you will receive more solution than you should.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Glucose Intravenous Infusion can cause side effects; although not everybody gets them.

Glucose Intravenous Infusion may cause severe allergic reactions. If you get any of the following symptoms after receiving this medicine, you should contact your doctor immediately:

• Skin rash

• peeling of the skin

• swelling of the face, lips or tongue

• difficulty swallowing

• shortness of breath

The following side effects have also been reported:

• Large volumes of these solutions given too guickly may lead to fluid overload (too much fluid in your body)

• Infusion over a long period can cause dehydration (water loss)

• Thrombosis (the formation of a clot) may occur in the vein where the infusion is given.

The symptoms of thrombosis include:

• pain, swelling and redness at the blood clot site

• an itchy rash at the blood clot site

• warm skin around the clot

• major veins that stand out from your skin

As Glucose Intravenous Infusion will be given to you in hospital by healthcare professional you will be monitored closely.

If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Your doctor and hospital pharmacist are responsible for the correct storage, use and disposal of Glucose Intravenous Infusion.

Glucose Intravenous Infusion should be stored between 2°C and 25°C.

The solutions must not be used after the expiry date shown on the label.

The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Any solution remaining after treatment should be disposed of using the approved hospital procedures.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Glucose Intravenous Infusion contains:

Glucose intravenous infusion is a solution of 5% glucose in water for injections, the infusion also contains small amounts of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.

What Glucose Intravenous Infusion looks like and contents of the pack.

Not all sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Fresenius Kabi Limited Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way,

Manor Park, Runcorn,

Cheshire, WA7 1NT. UK.

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi Italia S.r.l.

Via Camagre, 41

I - 37063 Isola della Scala, Verona, Italy

This leaflet was last revised November 2013.

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