Answer
Physioneal 35 should be used cautiously in patients allergic to maize or maize products because its glucose is derived from hydrolysed maize starch, which may cause hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions.
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- Physioneal 35 Glucose 1.36% w/v / 13.6 mg/ml Clear-Flex, Solution for peritoneal dialysis.Vantive Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 6Document updated