Addaven
Addaven is a medicine that provides your body with small amounts of important trace elements you usually get from food, given as an infusion when you cannot eat normally.
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten
Active Ingredient
Chromium chloride hexahydrate
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
Adults typically receive 10 ml daily. For children over 15 kg, the dose is 0.1 ml per kg body weight daily. Doses may be lower if you have liver or kidney problems.
Method
Addaven is given as a drip into a vein (an infusion). It must be mixed with another solution before use. A doctor or nurse will prepare it correctly.
Important
The recommended maximum daily dose for adults is 10 ml. For children, it's 0.1 ml per kg body weight.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Allergic reactions caused by iron or iodine
Important Warnings
- Do not take Addaven if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you get a rash or other allergic reaction like itching, swollen lips or face, or trouble breathing, tell your doctor right away.
- Do not take Addaven if your bile flow is blocked.
- Do not take Addaven if you have Wilson's disease (a condition where copper builds up in your body) or hemochromatosis (a condition where iron builds up in your body).
- Addaven should not be given to children weighing less than 15 kg.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
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- Tell your doctor or nurse if you get an allergic reaction during Addaven treatment, as iron and iodine can sometimes cause reactions.