Administer intravenously (bolus or continuous infusion) via a secure intravenous line • See Full Prescribing Information (FPI) for administration rates, and appropriate monitoring • Do not dilute Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride Injection prior to use. Any unused portion should be discarded • Individualize the dose within the recommended range in adults and pediatric patients depending on the severity of symptoms of hypocalcemia, the serum calcium level, and the acuity of onset of hypocalcemia. See Table 1 in the FPI for dosing recommendations in mg of calcium gluconate for neonates, pediatric and adult patients. • Measure serum calcium during intermittent infusions every 4 to 6 hours and during continuous infusion every 1 to 4 hours. • Calcium Gluconate Injection is not physically compatible with fluids containing phosphate or bicarbonate. Precipitation may result if mixed. See FPI for all drug incompatibilities. 2.1 Important Administration Instructions See Table 1 for amounts of elemental calcium in Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride Injection. Table 1.
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