Generic Name: Calcium Gluconate

Brand Name: MIni-Plasco®

Strength: 10%

Form: Solution for Injection (IV)

Manufacturer: B.Braun Melsungen AG

Imported by: B.Braun Medical Supplies Inc.

Classifications: Calcium with Vitamins, Electrolytes

Indications and Dosage
Intravenous
Antidote in severe hypermagnesaemia, Severe hyperkalaemia
Adult: As 10% solution: 10-20 mL (2.25-4.5 mmol Ca), may repeat dose as necessary according to patient response. Subsequent doses in hyperkalaemia may be done under ECG control.

Intravenous
Hypocalcaemic tetany
Adult: As 10% solution: Initially, 10-20 mL (2.25-4.5 mmol Ca) via slow inj may repeat dose as required or followed by continuous infusion to prevent recurrence. Max rate: 2 mL/min (0.45 mmol Ca/min).
Child: Neonates: 1-2 mL/kg over approx 10-20 minutes, followed by 0.5-1 g/kg/day via continuous infusion over 1-2 days.

Intravenous
Hypocalcaemia
Adult: As 10% solution: In acute cases: Usual dose: Initially, 10 mL (2.25 mmol or 4.5 mEq Ca), may repeat dose as necessary depending on the clinical condition of the patient. As prevention during transfusion: 10 mL diluted in 100 mL 5% dextrose in water given over 10 minutes. Alternatively, 10-20 mL for each 500 mL of blood infused. Max rate: 2 mL/min (0.45 mmol Ca/min).
Child: As prevention during massive blood transfusion: 100-200 mg/kg (1-2 mL/kg) over 5-10 minutes. Max rate of 5 mL/min. Dose may be individualised according to the type and severity of the condition (refer to detailed product guideline).

Oral
Hypocalcaemia
Adult: As effervescent tab: Usual dose: 10-50 mmol (0.4-2 g) Ca daily. Dosage may be individualised according to patient need.
Child: May require half of the usual adult dose.