elliotts b solution
Elliotts B Solution is a combination medicine containing Calcium Chloride, Dextrose, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, and Heptahydrate.
Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Sulfate and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Heptahydrate · by Lukare Medical LLC
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Sulfate and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Heptahydrate
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Calcium Chloride 0.2MG/ML; Dextrose 0.8MG/ML; Magnesium Sulfate 0.3MG/ML; Potassium Chloride 0.3MG/ML; Sodium Bicarbonate 1.9MG/ML; Sodium Chloride 7.3MG/ML + 1 more component
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Lukare Medical LLC
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.04 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA020577
What is Elliotts B Solution?
From the FDA label:Elliotts B ® Solution is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic solution containing no bacteriostatic preservatives. Elliotts B Solution is a diluent for intrathecal administration of methotrexate sodium and cytarabine. Each 10 mL of Elliotts B Solution contains: Sodium Chloride, USP 73 mg Sodium Bicarbonate, USP 19 mg Dextrose, USP 8 mg Magnesium Sulfate • 7H 2 O, USP 3 mg Potassium Chloride, USP 3 mg Calcium Chloride • 2H 2 O, USP 2 mg Sodium Phosphate, dibasic • 7H 2 O, USP 2 mg Water for Injection, USP qs 10 mL Concentration of Electrolytes: Sodium 149 mEq/liter Bicarbonate 22.6 mEq/liter Potassium 4 mEq/liter Chloride 132 mEq/liter Calcium 2.7 mEq/liter Sulfate 2.4 mEq/liter Magnesium 2.4 mEq/liter Phosphate 1.5 mEq/liter The formulae and molecular weights of the ingredients are: INGREDIENT MOLECULAR FORMULA MOLECULAR WEIGHT Sodium Chloride NaCl 58.44 Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO 3 84.01 Dextrose C 6 H 12 O 6 180.16 Magnesium Sulfate • 7H 2 O Mg 2 SO 4 • 7H 2 O 246.48 Potassium Chloride KCl 74.55 Calcium Chloride • 2H 2 O CaCl 2 • 2H 2 O 147.01 Sodium Phosphate, dibasic • 7H 2 O Na 2 HPO 4 • 7H 2 O 268.07 The pH of Elliotts B Solution is 6.0-7.5, and the osmolarity is 288 mOsmol per liter (calculated).
How to use
See product labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine. Elliotts B Solution is intended for intrathecal administration only. Elliotts B Solution does not contain antibacterial preservatives and introduction of contaminated solutions into the cerebrospinal fluid may have extremely serious consequences. Therefore, administration of intrathecal solutions should be accomplished as soon as possible after preparation. A sterile filter-needle should be used to withdraw the contents of the ampule. Intrathecal drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Preparation and Administration Precautions Elliotts B Solution is a diluent for the cytotoxic anticancer agents, methotrexate sodium and cytarabine. Care should be exercised in the handling and preparation of infusion solutions with these products. (See product labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine.)
Side effects
Adverse reactions may occur with any given intrathecal injection due to the chemotherapy or the technique of intrathecal administration. (See product labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine.) Preservative-free methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be used to minimize adverse reactions due to preservatives. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the administration, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and, if possible, save the remainder of the unused solution(s) for examination.
Warnings
Important safety information
Intrathecal administration of drugs such as methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be performed by personnel skilled in the technique of lumbar puncture under the supervision of a physician who is experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. The labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be consulted.
Who should not take Elliotts B Solution
None known.
Overdose — what happens if you take too much
Elliotts B Solution is a diluent. In the event of a drug, fluid or solute overload following administration, evaluate the patient's condition, and institute appropriate corrective treatment. (See product labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine.)
U.S. Poison Control: call or text 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). In an emergency call 911. From the FDA label; not medical advice.
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Elliotts B Solution cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Elliotts B Solution?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Elliotts B Solution. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Elliotts B Solution?
- Elliotts B Solution is marketed by Lukare Medical LLC. You can see Lukare Medical LLC's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Elliotts B Solution a brand-name or generic drug?
- Elliotts B Solution is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Magnesium Sulfate and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic, Heptahydrate.
- Is Elliotts B Solution available over the counter?
- No. Elliotts B Solution is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Elliotts B Solution come in?
- Elliotts B Solution is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Elliotts B Solution FDA-registered?
- Elliotts B Solution is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020577. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Elliotts B Solution safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Elliotts B Solution. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Elliotts B Solution?
- Elliotts B Solution's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Adverse reactions may occur with any given intrathecal injection due to the chemotherapy or the technique of intrathecal administration. (See product labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine.) Preservative-free methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be used to minimize adverse reactions du… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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