CALCIUM GLUCONATE

Brand Name & Strength

Calcium Gluconate 10%

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

[1,2,3]

Dilute 1 – 2 g (10 – 20 ml) with 100 ml of diluent

Diluent

NS, D5 [1,2,3]

Administration & Infusion rate

IM Can be given deep IM (preferably in gluteal region)

IV bolus

Administer at a rate not exceeding 1.5 ml/min [2,3]

Administer 10 ml of IV calcium gluconate 10% over 2 – 5 min for severe hyperkalemia

Administer 10 – 20ml of IV calcium gluconate 10% over 10 min for acute symptomatic hypocalcemia

IV infusion

Administer at rate not exceeding 50 mg/min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<30 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

Use immediately 24 hr

Remarks

Because of risk of local irritation, IM injection should only be given if IV Injection is not possible. IM injection should not be given to children

After dilution

, physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 48 hours when stored at room temperature. But from a microbiological point of view, the diluted product should be used immediately.