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Volulyte is administered by intravenous infusion only.
The daily dose and rate of infusion depends on the patient's blood loss, on the maintenance or restoration of haemodynamics and on the haemodilution (dilution effect).
Use at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time. Should not be used for more than 24 hours.
The initial 10 to 20 ml should be infused slowly, keeping the patient under close observation due to possible anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions.
Adult dose: Up to 50 ml of Volulyte per kg of body weight per day (equivalent to 3.0 g hydroxyethyl starch, 6.85 mEq sodium and 0.2 mEq potassium per kg of body weight). This dose is equivalent to 3,500 mL Volulyte for a 70 kg patient.
Paediatric dose: The dosage in children should be adapted to the individual patient colloid needs, taking into account the basic disease state, as well as the haemodynamics and hydration status (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions).
