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Medicines magnesium chloride hexahydrate + potassium chloride + sodium acetate trihydrate + sodium chloride + sodium gluconateQuestion & answer

magnesium chloride hexahydrate + potassium chloride + sodium acetate trihydrate + sodium chloride + sodium gluconate · Medicine question

What is the unopened shelf life of Plasma-Lyte 148 (pH 7.4) solution for infusion in 500 ml and 1000 ml containers?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Plasma-Lyte 148 (pH 7.4) solution for infusion has an unopened shelf life of 24 months in both 500 ml and 1000 ml containers.

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Plasma-Lyte 148 (pH 7.4) solution for infusionBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 4Document updated 10 March 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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