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Solivito N Intravenous Infusion for Adults
Who can administer
May be administered by registered competent doctor or nurse/midwife
Important information
- In SHORT SUPPLY as of February 2023, use Cernevit in the meantime
- Must be co-administered with Vitlipid N to ensure both water and fat soluble vitamins are given)
- This combination replaces Cernevit (temporarily in short supply)
- When co-administered with Vitlipid N, this regimen includes Vitamin K- so separate supplementation with Vitamin K is not usually necessary
Available preparations
Solivito N vial - In SHORT SUPPLY as of February 2023, use Cernevit in the meantime
One 10ml ampoule contains | ||
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Vitamin B1 | Thiamine | 2.5mg |
Vitamin B2 | Riboflavin | 3.6mg |
Vitamin B3 | Nicotinamide | 40mg |
Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine | 4mg |
Vitamin B5 | Pantothenic acid | 15mg |
Vitamin B7 | Biotin | 60micrograms |
Vitamin B9 | Folic acid | 0.4mg |
Vitamin B12 | Cyanocobalamin | 5micrograms |
Vitamin C | Ascorbic acid | 100mg |
Reconstitution
- Reconstitute with 10ml Vitlipid N adult
Infusion fluids
Sodium chloride 0.9% (ref 1)
Methods of intravenous administration
Intermittent intravenous infusion
- Add reconstituted vial containing the Solvito/Vitlipid N solution to 100ml infusion fluid (ref 1)
- Invert the infusion bag several times to ensure adequate mixing
- If patient is also prescribed Additrace, this may be added to the same infusion bag (ref 1)
- Administer over a minimum of two hours
- Protect from light during administration
Dose in adults
Usual dose
- Give one vial diluted as above daily
Storage
Store below 250C
References
SPC October 2019
1: Data on file from Fresenius Kabi November 2020
Therapeutic classification
Vitamins
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