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
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One 10ml ampoule contains |
| 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
