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Medicines calcium chloride dihydrate + histidine + histidine hydrochloride monohydrate + 6 other active ingredientsQuestion & answer

calcium chloride dihydrate + histidine + histidine hydrochloride monohydrate + 6 other active ingredients · Medicine question

How should unused Custodiol solution for cardioplegia and organ preservation be disposed of after opening?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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After opening, any unused Custodiol solution for cardioplegia and organ preservation should be diluted with water and discharged to waste.

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Custodiol Solution for cardioplegia /organ preservationPHARMAPAL Limited · emc · SmPC §6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling · Version 2Document updated 15 May 2024

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