Adult 400-800 mL continuous IV infusion at rate 1-4.5 mL/min (up to 90 drops/min). Duration: Up to 10 days. Childn 6-10 mL/kg (not to exceed 400 mL) continuous IV infusion at rate 1-4 mL/min (up to 80 drops/min). Duration: Up to 7 days.
Patients w/ alkalosis. May decrease plasma glucose level & cause urine alkalinization. Monitor blood glucose level in patients w/ diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. Not recommended to drive & operate machinery during treatment. Renal failure. Not recommended during pregnancy & lactation.