LASIX Solution for injection or infusion Ref.[50765] Active ingredients: Furosemide

Source: Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: Sanofi-aventis Ireland Ltd., T/A SANOFI, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24

Product name and form

Lasix 20mg/2ml Solution for Injection or Infusion.

Pharmaceutical Form

Solution for Injection or Infusion.

Clear, colourless aqueous solution.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Furosemide 20mg in 2ml aqueous solution.

For excipients, see 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Furosemide

Furosemide inhibits active chloride transport in the thick ascending limb. Re-absorption of sodium, chloride from the nephron is reduced and a hypotonic or isotonic urine produced. The evidence from many experimental studies suggests that furosemide acts along the entire nephron with the exception of the distal exchange site.

List of Excipients

Water for Injection
Sodium hydroxide (E524)
Sodium chloride
Lasix 20 mg injection contains approximately 0.14 mmol Na+ / ml

Pack sizes and marketing

Type I, PhEur glass ampoules in packs of 5 × 2ml glass ampoules.

Marketing authorization holder

Sanofi-aventis Ireland Ltd., T/A SANOFI, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PA 540/52/2

1st April 1977 / 1st January 2006

Drugs

Drug Countries
LASIX Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Hong Kong, Croatia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Turkey, United States, South Africa

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