Braun Gelofusine 500Ml is a sterile solution indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of absolute and relative hypovolemia, shock, and hypotension. It is also indicated in acute normovolemic hemodilution and extracorporeal circulation.

Braun Gelofusine 500Ml contains Gelatin polysuccinate, which is a colloidal volume replacement solution that provides an efficient and reliable volume effect. It provides appropriate and reliable hemodynamic stabilisation.

Braun Gelofusine 500Ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Braun Gelofusine 500Ml may cause fever, urticarial/hives, or sudden flushing of the neck and face. Talk to the doctor if you notice any side effects while on treatment with Braun Gelofusine 500Ml.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any components in Braun Gelofusine 500Ml. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Braun Gelofusine 500Ml is a sterile solution indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of absolute and relative hypovolemia, shock, and hypotension. It is also indicated in acute normovolemic hemodilution and extracorporeal circulation. Braun Gelofusine 500Ml contains Gelatin polysuccinate, which is a colloidal volume replacement solution that provides an efficient and reliable volume effect. It provides appropriate and reliable hemodynamic stabilisation.

• Fever
• Urticaria/hives
• Sudden flushing of the face and neck

Do not use Braun Gelofusine 500Ml if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have hypervolemia, hyperhydration, severe cardiac insufficiency, recent cardiac infraction, severe renal insufficiency or severe disturbances of blood coagulation. Inform the doctor if you have asthma, dehydration, bleeding tendency, hypernatraemia (high sodium level), left or right ventricular insufficiency, blood coagulation disorders, chronic liver disease, or renal insufficiency. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicines or herbal supplements.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
• Eat a proper diet and maintain healthy body weight.
• Manage stress with meditation or yoga.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Rest well; get optimum sleep.

Braun Gelofusine 500Ml may affect certain lab tests such as unspecific plasma protein assays, erythrocyte sedimentation rate or specific gravity of urine. If you are undergoing any tests, inform the doctor that you are on treatment with Braun Gelofusine 500Ml.

Hypovolemia: Hypovolemia, also called volume depletion, is a condition in which the plasma (liquid portion of the blood) is too low. Excessive bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhoea could be the causes of hypovolemia. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and fainting.

Shock: Shock occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow, due to which the cells and organs do not get enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly. This may result in organ damage.  It is a life-threatening condition which requires immediate treatment. 

Hypotension: Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood pressure is much lower than normal. This may cause dizziness or fainting because the brain does not receive enough blood.

Acute normovolemic hemodilution: It is a blood conservation technique in which the whole blood from the patient’s body is removed after induction of anaesthesia, with maintenance of normal blood volume using colloid replacement fluid and/or crystalloid.

Extracorporeal circulation: It is a procedure in which blood is taken from a patient’s circulation to have a process applied to it before it is returned to circulation.