INTRALIPID 10% INFUSION-Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

Description:-It is used in the treatment of dry coughs and sore throats, constipation or raised pressure in brain cavity and management of dry, flaky or itchy skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis. It is also used as an adjunct in treating glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems).

It works by:-Absorbing water into the gut, relaxing the stools and relieving constipation. In the management of glaucoma it works by removing excess of water thereby controlling pressure in the eye.

Health advice:-Do not use if the package is damaged.
Infusion bag: The integrity indicator (OxalertTM) should be inspected before removing the overpouch. If the indicator is black, oxygen has penetrated the overpouch and the product should be discarded.
The overpouch, the oxygen absorber and the integrity indicator should be discarded after opening of the overpouch.

Additions should be made aseptically. Single administration of electrolyte solutions to Intralipid should not be made. Only medicinal, nutritional or electrolyte solutions for which compatibility has been documented may be added as directed. Compatibility data are available from the manufacturer for a number of mixtures. The left over contents of opened bottles / bags should be discarded and not saved for later use.