Vidalin
IV Infusion
Medicine overview
Indications of Vidalin
Composition
Dosage of Vidalin
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and children weighing 10 kg or more | 1 vial (10 ml) daily | |
| Children weighing less than 10 kg | should be given 1 ml of the dissolved mixture per kg body weight/day | The contents of one vial are dissolved by the aseptic addition of 10 ml of one of the following: Water for injection Fat emulsion 10% Glucose solution for infusion (5% to 60%) Normal saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) IV Injection may be added to parenteral nutrition admixtures containing carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, electrolytes and trace elements provided that compatibility and stability have been confirmed |
| Method of IV Injection Preparation | Take 10 ml WFI from provided ampoule by a sterile syringe | Transfer it into the vial & mix gently to dissolve the lyophilized powder. Pull back all the reconstituted solution by the syringe. Administer the solution by slow IV injection (at least over 10 minutes) |
Interaction of Vidalin
Contraindications
Side Effects of Vidalin
Precautions & Warnings
Overdose Effects of Vidalin
Storage Conditions
Drug Classes
Mode Of Action
This is a sterile, lyophilized powder of water-soluble vitamins for infusion.
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and helps in collagen formation.
Intravenous administration of this combination gives prompt action.
It contains balanced amount of all the important water soluble vitamins which act as coenzymes of vital enzymes associated with crucial physiological processes, energy metabolism, cell growth and replenishment especially in brain and nerve cells.
Pregnancy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vidalin used for?
This is intended as a supplement for intravenous nutrition in order to meet the daily requirements of the water soluble vitamins of NPO (nothing by mouth) or surgery patients.
What is the dosage of Vidalin ?
Adults and children weighing 10 kg or more: 1 vial (10 ml) daily.Children weighing less than 10 kg: should be given 1 ml of the dissolved mixture per kg body weight/day.The contents of one vial are dissolved by the aseptic addition of 10 ml of one of the following: Water for injection Fat emulsion 10% Glucose solution for infusion (5% to 60%) Normal saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) IV Injection may b…
What are the side effects of Vidalin ?
Allergic reactions may occur in patients hypersensitive to any component of the preparation, e.g. Thiamine.
Who should not take Vidalin ?
Known hypersensitivity to any of the components, e.g. Thiamine.
What precautions should be taken with Vidalin ?
When Lyophilized Powder for Infusion is diluted with water-based solutions, the admixture sould be protected from light. This is not necessary if lyophilized powder for infusion is diluted with intralipid because of the protective effect of the fat emulsion.
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