Calcium Gluconate Injection 10% 1g/10mL Vial x10
Calcium Gluconate Injection 10% is a sterile, preservative-free solution used in the treatment of hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels), calcium channel blocker overdose, hyperkalaemia, and other conditions where rapid calcium supplementation is required. Each 10mL vial contains 1g of calcium gluconate (10% solution), equivalent to 93mg elemental calcium.
Packaged in boxes of 10 vials, this product is intended for hospital, clinical, and emergency use under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals. Calcium plays an essential role in muscle contraction, nerve function, blood clotting, and bone health, making intravenous supplementation critical in acute settings.
Key Features
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Concentration: 10% solution – 1g/10mL per vial.
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Elemental Calcium: Provides 93mg calcium per 10mL vial.
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Sterile & Preservative-Free: Suitable for IV administration.
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Clinical Use: For hypocalcaemia, hyperkalaemia, calcium channel blocker overdose, and other acute conditions.
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Pack Size: 10 x 10mL vials.
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Professional Use Only: For hospital and clinical environments.
Reasons to Use
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Rapid correction of low serum calcium levels.
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Emergency treatment for cardiac or neuromuscular symptoms due to hypocalcaemia.
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Adjunct therapy in hyperkalaemia management.
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Antidote in calcium channel blocker toxicity.
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Provides controlled, intravenous calcium supplementation.
Reasons Not to Use
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Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcaemia or ventricular fibrillation.
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Not for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection (risk of severe tissue necrosis).
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Avoid in patients with known hypersensitivity to calcium gluconate.
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Must not be self-administered – requires professional supervision.
Advantages
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Provides fast-acting calcium replacement.
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Sterile, ready-to-use vials for clinical settings.
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Trusted and widely used in emergency medicine.
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Clear dosage strength for accurate administration.
Disadvantages
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Strictly limited to professional use only.
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Potential for local irritation or extravasation injury if not administered properly.
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Requires IV access and monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is Calcium Gluconate Injection used for?
A: It is used for the treatment of low calcium levels in the blood, cardiac arrhythmias linked to hypocalcaemia, hyperkalaemia management, and as an antidote for calcium channel blocker overdose.
Q: How is it administered?
A: By intravenous injection or infusion under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Q: Can it be given intramuscularly?
A: No, intramuscular or subcutaneous administration can cause severe tissue damage.
Q: What is the strength of each vial?
A: Each vial contains 10mL of 10% solution, equal to 1g calcium gluconate.
Q: Who can use this product?
A: It is for hospital, clinic, and emergency use only by trained professionals.
Q: How many vials are included?
A: Each box contains 10 vials (10mL each).
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
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(Product SKU 120566)
| SKU | 120566 |
| Barcode # | 9329829004565 |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.000352000m3 |
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