Glicophos
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GLYCOPHOS
216 mg/ml, concentrate for solution for infusion
Sodium glycerophosphate
Read the leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
- The leaflet should be kept in case it needs to be read again.
- In case of any doubts, the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be consulted.
- This medicine has been prescribed to a specific person. It should not be given to others. The medicine may harm another person, even if the symptoms of their illness are the same.
- If the patient experiences any side effects, including any side effects not listed in this leaflet, they should inform their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
Table of contents of the leaflet:
- 1. What is GLYCOPHOS and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before using GLYCOPHOS
- 3. How to use GLYCOPHOS
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store GLYCOPHOS
- 6. Contents of the packaging and other information
1. What is GLYCOPHOS and what is it used for
GLYCOPHOS is a medicine that contains glycerophosphate, which is important for fat metabolism in the body.
The medicine is administered by intravenous infusion.
Indications for use:
GLYCOPHOS is indicated for use in adult patients and infants as a supplement to phosphate requirements in parenteral nutrition.
2. Important information before using GLYCOPHOS
When not to use GLYCOPHOS
The medicine should not be used:
- if the patient is allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if the patient is dehydrated (has lost a lot of fluids or blood);
- if the patient has hypernatremia (elevated sodium levels in the blood);
- if the patient has hyperphosphatemia (elevated phosphate levels in the blood);
- if the patient has severe renal impairment;
- if the patient is in shock (a life-threatening condition caused by sudden lack of oxygen in the body).
Warnings and precautions
Before starting to use GLYCOPHOS, the doctor or nurse should be consulted.
- The medicine should be administered with caution if the patient has kidney function disorders.
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- In patients using GLYCOPHOS, the doctor will order regular determination of phosphate levels in the blood.
GLYCOPHOS and other medicines
The doctor or pharmacist should be informed about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to take.
No interactions between GLYCOPHOS and other medicines have been found, but when used concomitantly with carbohydrates (sugars), a decrease in phosphate levels in the blood may be observed.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks she may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, she should consult her doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
The doctor will decide whether to use GLYCOPHOS in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Driving and using machines
GLYCOPHOS has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
GLYCOPHOS contains sodium
1 ml of the medicine contains 2 mmol of sodium. This should be taken into account in patients with reduced kidney function and in patients controlling their sodium intake.
3. How to use GLYCOPHOS
This medicine is administered exclusively by medical personnel. The medicine should not be used by itself.
In case of doubts, the doctor should be consulted.
The dosage is determined by the doctor individually for each patient, depending on age, body weight, and phosphate requirements.
The duration of intravenous infusion should not be less than 8 hours.
Using a higher dose of GLYCOPHOS than recommended
In case of using a higher dose of the medicine than recommended, the doctor or nurse should be informed immediately.
No symptoms of overdose have been found.
In case of any further doubts about using this medicine, the doctor or nurse should be consulted.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, GLYCOPHOS can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
No side effects due to glycerophosphate have been found.
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Reporting side effects
If any side effects occur, including any side effects not listed in the leaflet, the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: +48 (22) 49 21 301, fax: +48 (22) 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
Reporting side effects will help to gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
5. How to store GLYCOPHOS
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
Store in a temperature below 25°C, in the original packaging. Do not freeze.
Unused contents of an opened vial or ampoule should be discarded, and not stored for further use.
The medicine should not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the given month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The pharmacist should be asked how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
What GLYCOPHOS contains
- The active substance of the medicine is sodium glycerophosphate.
1 ml of the medicine contains:
216 mg of sodium glycerophosphate in the form of 306.1 mg of hydrated sodium glycerophosphate, which is equivalent to 1 mmol of phosphate and 2 mmol of sodium.
- Other ingredients are: hydrochloric acid, water for injections.
The osmolality of the medicine is 2760 mOsm/kg of water, pH 7.4.
What GLYCOPHOS looks like and what the packaging contains
The medicine is a concentrate for solution for infusion.
Packaging sizes:
- Polypropylene vials with stoppers containing 20 ml of concentrate for solution for infusion, packaged in 10 pieces in a cardboard box.
- Polypropylene ampoules containing 20 ml of concentrate for solution for infusion, packaged in 10 or 20 pieces in a cardboard box.
For more detailed information, the marketing authorization holder or parallel importer should be contacted.
Marketing authorization holder in Romania, the country of export:
Fresenius Kabi AB
Rapsgatan 7
SE-751 74 Uppsala
Sweden
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Manufacturer:
Fresenius Kabi Norge AS.
Svinesundsveien 80
NO-1788 Halden
Norway
Parallel importer:
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Repackaged by:
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Authorization number in Romania, the country of export: 7324/2015/01
7324/2015/02
Parallel import authorization number: 63/13 Date of approval of the leaflet: 24.01.2023
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Information intended exclusively for healthcare professionals:
Dosage and administration
GLYCOPHOS should not be administered undiluted.
Dosage
Adult patients:
Individual dosing is recommended.
The recommended daily dose of phosphates during parenteral nutrition is usually 10 to 20 mmol.
This can be achieved by using 10 to 20 ml of GLYCOPHOS added to the infusion solution or to the nutritional mixture, whose compatibility has been confirmed.
Infants:
Individual dosing is recommended.
The recommended dose for infants and newborns is 1.0 to 1.5 mmol/kg body weight/day.
Administration route
Intravenous infusion.
The duration of the infusion should not be less than 8 hours.
Overdose
No adverse reactions due to overdose have been found. Most patients requiring parenteral nutrition show increased ability to absorb glycerophosphate. See also section 4.3 of the Summary of Product Characteristics.
Preparation of the medicine for use
Other medicines should be added under aseptic conditions.
Incompatibilities
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GLYCOPHOS can be added or mixed only with medicines whose compatibility has been established.
Added medicines
Up to 1000 ml of Vamin 14 Electrolyte-Free, Vamin 18 Electrolyte-Free, or Vaminolact, no more than 120 ml of GLYCOPHOS and 48 mmol of calcium (in the form of CaCl2) can be added.
Up to 1000 ml of glucose 50 mg/ml, no more than 10 ml of GLYCOPHOS and 10 mmol of calcium (in the form of CaCl2) can be added.
Up to 1000 ml of glucose 200 mg/ml, no more than 20 ml of GLYCOPHOS and 20 mmol of calcium (in the form of CaCl2) can be added.
Up to 1000 ml of glucose 500 mg/ml, no more than 60 ml of GLYCOPHOS and 24 mmol of calcium (in the form of CaCl2) can be added.
Stability
When adding other medicines to the infusion solution, the infusion should be completed within 24 hours of preparation; this will prevent microbiological contamination.
Unused contents of an opened vial or ampoule should be discarded, and not stored for further use.
Storage conditions
Store in a temperature below 25°C, in the original packaging. Do not freeze.
Disposal of unused medicine
Any unused medicine or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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- Country of registration
- Prescription requiredNo
- Marketing authorisation holder (MAH)Fresenius Kabi AB
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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