METHYLENE BLUE

Brand Name & Strength

Metiblo® 10 mg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Not required. However, may be diluted in 50 ml diluent to avoid local pain, especially in paediatric patients.

Diluent

D5

Administration & Infusion rate

Slow IV Administer over 5 min

IV infusion

Diluted and administered over at least 5 – 30 min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

Immediately -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Do not administer by SC injection (risk of necrosis) or intrathecal injection (nerve damage) Intra-amniotic use is categorically contraindicated Do not mix with NS