Norfine Caution For Usage

Special Precautions for Disposal and Other Handling: For single use only. Discard any unused contents.
The solution should be visually inspected prior to use. The solution should not be used if it contains any visible particles/solids.
Do not use the solution for infusion if it has a brown colour.
Dilute before use with: glucose 50 mg/mL (5%) solution or; sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution or; sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) with glucose 50 mg/mL (5%) solution.
Either add 2 mL concentrate to 48 mL glucose 50 mg/mL (5%) solution (or any of the other previously mentioned solutions for dilution) for administration by syringe pump, or add 20 mL of concentrate to 480 mL glucose 50 mg/mL (5%) solution (or any of the other previously mentioned solutions for dilution) for administration by drip counter. In both cases the final concentration of the infusion solution is 40 mg/litre Norepinephrine (which is equivalent to 80 mg/litre Norepinephrine. Dilutions other than 40 mg/litre Norepinephrine may also be used. If dilutions other than 40 mg/litre Norepinephrine are used, check the infusion rate calculation carefully before starting treatment.
The product is compatible with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) or polyethylene (PE) infusion bags.
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Instructions and Special Precautions for Handling and Disposal: Do not use if injection is not clear.
Discard unused portion. Must be diluted.