Complete dosing information for CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer calcium chloride injection by slow intravenous infusion (not to exceed 1 mL/minute), in a central or deep vein. (2.1) Do not use intramuscularly or subcutaneously. (2.1) Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. (2.1) Stop the administration if the patient complains of any administration- related discomfort, it may be resumed when symptoms disappear. (2.1) The recommended adult dose is from 200 mg to 1,000 mg. (2.2) The recommended pediatric dose is from 2.7 to 5 mg/kg of calcium chloride. (2.2) Repeated injections may be required because of rapid calcium excretion. (2.2) See the full prescribing information for the recommended starting dose in patients with renal impairment. (2.3) Do not mix calcium chloride Injection with ceftriaxone or administer these products simultaneously via a Y-site because concurrent use can lead to the formation of ceftriaxone-calcium precipitates. (2.4) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Adm