Expansol

This solution will be given to you by, or under the direct supervision of, your physician, who will closely control the amount of this solution given to you.

Mode of administration: You will receive this medicine by infusion into a vein (intravenous drip). The speed of infusion, along with the amount of solution infused, will depend on your specific requirements, the disease for which the product is being used, and by reference to the maximum daily dose.

Dosage: Your doctor will decide on the correct dose for you to receive. The recommended maximum daily dose is up to 50 ml of this solution per kg of body weight.

Use in children and adolescents: Your doctor may give the product to children after careful evaluation of advantages and disadvantages.

If you have received more of this solution than you should: Your doctor will ensure that you receive the right amount of this solution. However, different people need different doses, and if the dose does prove too much for you, your doctor may stop this solution immediately and, if necessary, administer medicine that removes water from the body (diuretic). If you have any further questions on the use of this product, please ask your doctor or pharmacist

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Itching is a known side effect of hydroxyethyl starches when used over long periods of time and at high doses.
• Other effects are associated with the dilution of the blood, which occurs at high dosages, such as prolonged blood clotting time.
• The level of the enzyme serum amylase can arise during the administration of hydroxyethyl starch and can interfere with the diagnosis of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). However, this solution does not cause pancreatitis.

It is important to tell your doctor if you have:

• impairment of your liver function
• problems with your heart or circulation
• blood clotting (coagulation) disorders
• problems with your kidneys

In case of certain serious diseases, your doctor will consider using salt solutions instead of this solution. This solution should be avoided if you have kidney disease and must not be used if you are treated with dialysis.

Plasma expanders