Albutein Dosage/Direction for Use

Albutein is administered intravenously. The total dosage will vary with the individual. In adults, an initial infusion of 500 mL (for 5%), 100 mL (for 20% and 25%) is suggested. Additional amounts may be administered as clinically indicated.
In the treatment of the patient in shock with greatly reduced blood volume, Albutein may be administered as rapidly as necessary in order to improve the clinical condition and restore normal blood volume. This may be repeated in 15-30 minutes if the initial dose fails to prove adequate. In the patient with a slightly low or normal blood volume, the rate of administration should be 1-2 mL (for 5% solution) and 1 mL (for 20% and 25% solution) per minute.
20% and 25%: If dilution of Albutein is clinically desirable, compatilble diluents include sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride solution or sterile 5% dextrose in water.
Pediatric Use: The pediatric use of Albutein has not been clinically evaluated. The dosage will vary with the clinical state and body weight of the individual. Typically, a dose one-quarter to one-half the adult dose may be administered, or dosage may be calculated on the basis of 0.6 to 1.0 gram per kilogram of body weight [12 to 20 mL of Albutein 5%); (3 to 5 mL of Albutein 20%); (2.4 to 4 mL of Albutein 25%). The usual rate of administration in children should be one-quarter the adult rate.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
20% and 25%: For jaundiced infants suffering from hemolytic disease of the newborn, the appropriate dose for binding of free serum bilirubin is 1 gram per kilogram of body weight which may be administered during the procedure.