Scross 8.4% Injection
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Product introduction
Scross 8.4% Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhea, acidity, and poisoning. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine. It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning and helps replenish salt and electrolyte levels.
Scross 8.4% Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. Take this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor as excess intake of this medicine can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes and can cause unwanted side effects.
This medicine generally safe with little or no side effects. However, in some cases it may cause dry mouth, increased thirst, and frequent urination. If you experience any of this side effect, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce the symptoms.
It is important to consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from severe stomach and kidney disease. It is an effective medicine with very little side effects like dry mouth and increased thirst. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Scross 8.4% Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. Take this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor as excess intake of this medicine can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes and can cause unwanted side effects.
This medicine generally safe with little or no side effects. However, in some cases it may cause dry mouth, increased thirst, and frequent urination. If you experience any of this side effect, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce the symptoms.
It is important to consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from severe stomach and kidney disease. It is an effective medicine with very little side effects like dry mouth and increased thirst. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Scross Injection
- Treatment of Metabolic acidosis
- Treatment of Drug intoxication
- Treatment of Severe Diarrhea
Benefits of Scross Injection
In Treatment of Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body. Scross 8.4% Injection neutralizes the acid produced in the stomach and thus reduces irritation in the stomach and intestine. This further prevents complications that may arise due to metabolic acidosis such as osteoporosis, kidney damage, weakening of muscles, fatigue etc. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
In Treatment of Drug intoxication
Scross 8.4% Injection helps in the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisonings by tricyclic antidepressants, toxic alcohols, and salicylates, and other conditions such as hyperkalemia (high potassium level in the body). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and helps you recover faster.
In Treatment of Severe Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition in which you frequently pass loose, watery stools. This leads to the loss of salts and electrolytes from your body. Scross 8.4% Injection helps in case of severe diarrhea by improving salt and electrolyte levels. Scross 8.4% Injection is given in injection form and thus should be taken under a doctor's supervision.
Side effects of Scross 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 Scross
- No common side effects seen
How to use Scross Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Scross Injection works
Scross 8.4% Injection is an alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine, thereby correcting metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the body). It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning. In case of excessive fluid loss (such as in diarrhea), it works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Scross 8.4% Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Scross 8.4% Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Scross 8.4% Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Scross 8.4% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Scross 8.4% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Scross 8.4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Scross 8.4% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Scross 8.4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Scross Injection?
If you miss a dose of Scross 8.4% Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organic Carbonic Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antacids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Scross with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Sodium Bicarbonate may reduce blood levels of Mycophenolate mofetil.
Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Mycophenolate mofetil and Sodium Bicarbonate Your doctor may m
Sodium Bicarbonate may reduce blood levels of Gabapentin.
To take Gabapentin, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours after taking Sodium Bicarbonate.
Diethylcarbamazine may increase the metabolism of Sodium Bicarbonate.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Lithium carbonate may increase the rate of release of Sodium Bicarbonate in the blood.
Do not consume sodium-containing medicines with Lithium carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate. Yo
Sodium Bicarbonate may reduce efficacy of Iron.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is the use of Scross 8.4% Injection?
Scross 8.4% Injection is used to make your blood or urine less acidic. High levels of acid in blood can be caused by diabetes, hepatitis, heart and kidney problems, shock, severe dehydration or diarrhoea, Addison‘s disease, and malnutrition.
Is Scross 8.4% Injection harmful?
Scross 8.4% Injection is safe if used as a medication and as prescribed by the doctor. However, excess of Scross 8.4% Injection can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, carbonate, etc.) that is needed by the body to function properly. As a result, it can cause unwanted side effects.
In which conditions should Scross 8.4% Injection be avoided?
The use of Scross 8.4% Injection should be avoided in patients who have kidney disease or kidney stones, heart disease, or high blood pressure or high blood pressure due to pregnancy. Additionally, it should also be avoided in patients who have excess sodium in the blood, swelling due to excess fluid, and low levels of potassium or chloride in the blood.
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Name: Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No. 5138/a, Road No 51, Main Road No.06, Gidc Sachin, Surat - 394230, Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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