EFFORTIL Solution for injection Ref.[51028] Active ingredients: Etafedrine

Posology

EFFORTIL can be administered as intravenous injection or drip infusion, subcutaneously and intramuscularly.

The recommended doses are as follows:

Children under 1 year - ½ to 1 ampoule (10 mg) daily

4 years – up to 1½ ampoules daily

8 years – 1 to 2 ampoules daily

13 years – 1½ to 3 ampoules daily

Adults – 3 to 6 ampoules daily

For infusion physiological saline solution, lactated Ringer’s solution, 5% glucose solution or 10% xylitol solution without any further additives should be used.

Symptoms

Acute overdosage or excessively rapid intravenous injection intensifies the adverse effects previously described. In addition, agitation and vomiting may occur. In babies and small children, overdosage may cause central respiratory paralysis and coma.

Treatment

Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be given as appropriate. Intensive care measures should be taken in cases of severe overdosage. Symptoms which are due to β₁-sympathomimetic activity may be treated with β₁-blockers administered in accordance with the usual therapeutic guidelines for this class of medicines.

36 months.

From a microbiological point of view, the prepared infusion solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user.

Store at or below 30°C in a dry place and protect from light.

For storage conditions after dilution, see section 6.3.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the label.

Amber glass ampoules containing 1 ml of solution in packs of 5.

For infusion physiological saline solution, lactated Ringer’s solution, 5% glucose solution or 10% xylitol solution without any further additives should be used.