Incompatibilities: Human albumin must not be mixed with other medicinal products (except those mentioned in Special precautions for disposal and other handling as follows), whole blood and packed red cells.
Special precautions for disposal and other handling: The solution can be directly administered by the intravenous route, or it can also be diluted in an isotonic solution (e.g. 5% glucose or 0.9% sodium chloride).
Albumin solutions must not be diluted with water for injections as this may cause haemolysis in recipients.
If large volumes are administered, the product should be warmed to room or body temperature before use.
The solution should be clear or slightly opalescent. Do not use solutions which are cloudy or have deposits. This may indicate that the protein is unstable or that the solution has become contaminated.
Once the container has been opened, the contents should be used immediately.
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirement.