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Medicines ertapenemQuestion & answer

ertapenem · Medicine question

How much sodium does each 1 g dose of Invanz (ertapenem) contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Each 1 g dose of Invanz (ertapenem) contains approximately 6.0 mEq of sodium (approximately 137 mg).

Sources for this answer

INVANZ 1g powder for concentrate for solution for infusionMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 28Document updated 18 November 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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