What is sodium chloride + succinylated gelatin used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It temporarily replaces fluid within the circulation during hypovolaemia or shock and can help prevent hypotension in specified anaesthetic, surgical and extracorporeal-circulation settings.

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What is sodium chloride + succinylated gelatin used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It temporarily replaces fluid within the circulation during hypovolaemia or shock and can help prevent hypotension in specified anaesthetic, surgical and extracorporeal-circulation settings.

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Gelofusine Ecobagemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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