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Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection

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Product introduction

Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection is used for short term fluid replacement. It works by replenishing fluid loss. Thus, it treats hypovolemia that can result due to dehydration, injury, or burns.

Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy to this injection. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection.

The most common side effects include injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suffering from kidney or liver diseases. In the case of breastfeeding mothers, this injection should be used with caution and it should be advised to hold breastfeeding till the time the treatment of the mother gets completed and the content of this injection gets eliminated from the body.

Uses of Ecoflac Plus Injection

  • Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Ecoflac Plus Injection

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Ecoflac Plus Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ecoflac Plus

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Ecoflac Plus Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Ecoflac Plus Injection works

Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection works by replacing fluid loss.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Liver
CAUTION
Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
  • Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)
    or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
  • Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Ecoflac Plus D 5% Injection.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Crystalloids

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  2. Dextrose. Mississauga, Ontario: Baxter Corporation; 2014. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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Marketer details

Name: B Braun Medical Pvt Ltd
Address: Boomerang, A601, 6th Floor, Main Chandivali Farm Road, Near Chandivali Studio, Andheri (East), 400072 Mumbai, India
Country of origin: India

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