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The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
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The volume of Hemosol B0, and therefore the dose used, will depend on your condition. The dose volume will be determined by the physician responsible for your treatment.
Hemosol B0 will not have any effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
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In the unlikely event that an overdose occurs, your doctor will take necessary corrective measures and adjust your dose.
DO NOT USE HEMOSOL B0:
Overdose may result in:
If you are allergic to one of the active substances or any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Hemosol B0. Hemosol B0 is a product to be used in hospitals and administered by medical professionals only. They will ensure a safe use of the medicine.
For instructions for use, please see section "The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only". If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Before and during treatment, your blood condition will be checked, e.g. your acid-base balance and concentrations of salts in the blood (electrolytes) will be monitored, including all fluid you are given (intravenous infusion) and that you produce (urine production), even those not directly related to the therapy.
HEMOSOL B0 Hemosol B0 is a product to be used in hospitals and administered by medical professionals only.
Hemosol B0 is used in hospitals in intensive care treatments to correct chemical imbalance of the blood which is caused by kidney failure. The treatments are designed to remove accumulated waste products from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning.
Hemosol B0 can be administered directly into the bloodstream (intravenously) or via haemodialysis, where the solution flows on one side of a dialysis membrane while the blood flows on the other side.
Hemosol B0 is used in the following types of treatment in adult and children of all ages:
IF YOU USE MORE HEMOSOL B0 THAN YOU SHOULD
Hemosol B0 is a product to be used in hospitals and administered by medical professionals only and your fluid balance, electrolyte and acid-base balance will be carefully monitored.
Therefore, it is unlikely that you will use more Hemosol B0 than you should.
As Hemosol B0 is potassium-free, special attention will be given to the level of potassium in your blood. Should you suffer from low potassium a potassium supplement might be necessary.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported:
CHILDREN
Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
There are no specific warnings and precautions when using this medicine for children.
OTHER MEDICINES AND HEMOSOL B0
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
This is because the concentration level in the blood of some of other medicines being taken may be reduced during the treatment with Hemosol B0. Your doctor will decide if other medicines being taken should be changed.
In particular tell your doctor if you are using either of the following:
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REPORTING OF SIDE EFFECTS
WHAT HEMOSOL B0 LOOKS LIKE AND CONTENTS OF THE PACK
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Hemosol B0 is presented in a two-compartment bag. The bag is overwrapped with a transparent film.
You can also report side effects directly via:
The final reconstituted solution is obtained after breaking the peel seal and mixing both solutions.
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The reconstituted solution is clear and colourless. Each bag (A+B) contains 5000 ml solution for haemofiltration, haemodiafiltration and/or haemodialysis.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Each box contains two bags and one package leaflet. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER:
HEMOSOL B0
Vantive Limited, Wavertree Technology Park, 2 Wavertree Boulevard, Liverpool, L7 9PE, United Kingdom
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the back of the bag and the box label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store below 4°C.
MANUFACTURER:
Chemical and physical in-use stability of the reconstituted solution has been demonstrated for 24 hours at 22°C. From a microbiological point of view, the reconstituted solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately inuse storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and should not be longer than 24 hours including the duration of the treatment.
Vantive Manufacturing Limited, Moneen Road, Castlebar, County Mayo, F23 XR63, Ireland
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
This medicine is authorised in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the following names: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom (Northern Ireland): Hemosol B0.
WHAT HEMOSOL B0 CONTAINS The active substances before and after reconstitution are shown below.
This leaflet was last revised in 01/2026
ACTIVE SUBSTANCES BEFORE RECONSTITUTION: 1000 ml of solution from the small compartment (A) contains: Calcium chloride, 2H2O 5.145 g Magnesium chloride, 6 H2O 2.033 g Lactic acid 5.4 g 1 000 ml of solution from the large compartment (B) contains: Sodium hydrogen carbonate 3.09 g Sodium chloride 6.45 g ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AFTER RECONSTITUTION: The solutions in the compartments A (250 ml) and B (4750 ml) are mixed to give one reconstituted solution (5000 ml) which composition is: Calcium, Ca2+ Magnesium, Mg2+ Sodium, Na+ Chloride, Cl− Lactate Hydrogen carbonate, HCO3− Theoretical Osmolarity: 287 mOsm/l
mmol/l 1.75 0.5 140 109.5 3 32
The other ingredients are: carbon dioxide (E 290) and water for injections.
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UK The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only Hemosol B0 solution for haemodialysis/haemofiltration
INSTRUCTION FOR USE / HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS
The electrolyte solution (small compartment A) is added to the buffer solution (large compartment B) after opening the peel seal immediately before use to obtain the reconstituted solution.
The instructions for use / handling for Hemosol B0 must be strictly followed. The solutions in the two compartments must be mixed before use. Use of a contaminated solution may cause sepsis, shock and fatal conditions.
Use only with appropriate extracorporeal renal replacement equipment.
Hemosol B0 may be warmed to 37°C to enhance patient comfort. Warming of the solution prior to use should be done before reconstitution with dry heat only. Solutions should not be heated in water or in a microwave oven. The solution should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer unless the solution is clear and the seal is intact.
Aseptic technique should be used throughout the handling and administration to the patient. Use only if the overwrap is undamaged, all seals are intact, peel seal is not broken and the solution is clear. Press bag firmly to test for any leakage. If leakage is discovered, discard the solution immediately since sterility can no longer be assured.
Additional sodium bicarbonate substitution may increase the risk of metabolic alkalosis.
The large compartment B is fitted with an injection port for the possible addition of other necessary drugs after reconstitution of the solution. It is the responsibility of the physician to judge the compatibility of an additive medication with Hemosol B0 by checking for eventual colour change and/ or eventual precipitation, insoluble complexes or crystals. Before adding a medication, verify it is soluble and stable in water within the pH limits of Hemosol B0 (pH limits of reconstituted solution is 7.0 to 8.5). Additives may be incompatible.
Before and during treatment, electrolyte and acid-base balance should be closely monitored. As Hemosol B0 is potassiumfree, the serum potassium concentration must be monitored before and during haemofiltration and/or haemodialysis. Potassium supplement might be necessary. Phosphate up to 1.2 mmol/L may be added to the solution. If potassium phosphate is added, the total potassium concentration should not exceed 4 mEq/L (4 mmol/L).
The Instructions for Use of the medication to be added must be consulted. Remove any fluid from the injection port, hold the bag upside down, insert the drug through the injection port and mix thoroughly. The solution must be administered immediately.
The volume and rate at which Hemosol B0 is used will depend on the blood concentration of electrolytes, acid-base balance, and overall patient's clinical condition. Administration (dose, infusion rate and cumulative volume) of Hemosol B0 should be established by a physician. Continued application of haemofiltration will remove excess fluid and electrolytes.
The introduction and mixing of additives must always be performed prior to connecting the solution bag to the extracorporeal circuit. I.
Remove the overwrap from the bag immediately before use and discard any other packaging materials. Open the seal by holding the small compartment with both hands and squeeze it until an opening is created in the peel seal between the two compartments. (See figure I below) II. Push with both hands on the large compartment until the peel seal between the two compartments is entirely open. (See figure II below) III. Secure complete mixing of the solution by shaking the bag gently. The solution is now ready for use and the bag can be hung on the equipment. (See figure III below) IV. The dialysis or replacement line may be connected to either of the two access ports. IV.a If the luer access is used, remove the cap with a twist and pull motion, and connect the male luer lock on the dialysis or replacement line to the female luer receptor on the bag using a push and twist motion. Ensure that the connection is fully seated and tighten. The connector is now open. Verify that the fluid is flowing freely. (See figure IV.a below)
In case of fluid imbalance, the clinical situation must be carefully monitored and fluid balance should be corrected as needed. Overdose will result in fluid overload if the patient is suffering from renal failure, and it could lead to severe consequences, such as congestive heart failure, electrolyte or acid-base disturbances. Because the solution contains no glucose, administration may lead to hypoglycaemia. Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly. Hemosol B0 contains hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate), and lactate (a hydrogen carbonate precursor) which can influence the patient's acid-base balance. If metabolic alkalosis develops or worsens during therapy with the solution, the administration rate may need to be decreased, or the administration stopped.
POSOLOGY Commonly used flow rates for the substitution solution in haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration are: Adult 500-3000 mL/h
When the dialysis or replacement line is disconnected from the luer connector, the connector will close and the flow of the solution will stop. The luer port is a needle-less and swabbable port.
Commonly used flow rates for the dialysis solution (dialysate) in continuous haemodialysis are: Adult 500-2500 mL/h
IV.b If the injection port is used, first remove the snap-off cap. The injection port is a swabbable port. Then introduce the spike through the rubber septum. Verify that the fluid is flowing freely. (See figure IV.b below).
Commonly used flow rates in adults are approximately 2000 to 2500 ml/h which correspond to a daily fluid volume of approximately 48 to 60 L.
The solution should be used immediately after removal of the overwrap. If not used immediately, the reconstituted solution should be used within 24 hours, including the duration of the treatment after addition of the electrolyte solution to the buffer solution.
PAEDIATRIC POPULATION The range of flow rates for the substitution solution in haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration and for the dialysis solution (dialysate) in continuous haemodialysis are: Children (from neonates to adolescents to 18 years): 1000 to 2000 ml/h/1.73m2. Flow rates up to 4,000 mL/h/1.73 m2 may be needed, especially in younger
The reconstituted solution is for single use only. Discard any unused solution immediately after use. Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
children (≤10 kg). The absolute flow rate (in mL/h) in the paediatric population should generally not exceed the maximum adult flow rate.
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Hemosol B0 solution for haemodialysis/haemofiltration comes as solution. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
The active substance in Hemosol B0 solution for haemodialysis/haemofiltration is lactic acid, sodium chloride, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride.
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Hemosol B0 solution for haemodialysis/haemofiltration, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
As substitution solution in continuous haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration and as dialysis solution in continuous haemodialysis for acute renal failure in adult and children of all ages.
Posology:
The rate at which Hemosol B0 is administered depends on the blood concentration of electrolytes, acid-base balance, fluid balance and overall clinical condition of the patient. The volume of replacement solution and/or dialysate to be administered will also depend on the desired intensity (dose) of the treatment. The solution should be prescribed and administration (dose, infusion rate, and cumulative volume) should be established only by a physician experienced in critical care medicine and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).
Commonly used flow rates for the substitution solution in haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration are:
Adult:
500 - 3000 mL/hour
Commonly used flow rates for the dialysis solution (dialysate) in continuous haemodialysis are:
Adult:
500 - 2500 mL/hour
Commonly used flow rates in adults are approximately 2000 to 2500 ml/h which correspond to a daily fluid volume of approximately 48 to 60 L.
Special population:
Elderly population
Evidence from clinical studies and experience suggests that use in the elderly population is not associated with differences in safety or effectiveness.
Paediatric population:
The range of flow rates for the substitution solution in haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration and for the dialysis solution (dialysate) in continuous haemodialysis are:
Children (from neonates to adolescents to 18 years): 1000 to 2000 mL/h/1.73 m2
Flow rates up to 4,000 mL/h/1.73 m2 may be needed, especially in younger children (≤10 kg). The absolute flow rate (in mL/h) in the paediatric population should generally not exceed the maximum adult flow rate.
Method of administration:
Intravenous use and for haemodialysis.
Hemosol B0, when used as a substitution solution is administered into the extracorporeal circuit before (pre-dilution) or after the haemofilter or haemodiafilter (post-dilution).
For instructions on reconstitution of the medicinal product before administration, see section 6.6.
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
Warnings:
The substitution solution Hemosol B0 is potassium-free. The serum potassium concentration must be monitored before and during hemofiltration and/or hemodialysis.
The electrolyte solution must be mixed with the buffer solution before use to obtain the final solution suitable for haemofiltration/haemodiafiltration/continuous haemodialysis.
Use only with appropriate extracorporeal renal replacement equipment.
Because the solution contains no glucose, administration may lead to hypoglycemia. Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly.
Hemosol B0 contains hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate), and lactate (a hydrogen carbonate precursor) which can influence the patient's acid–base balance. If metabolic alkalosis develops or worsens during therapy with the solution, the administration rate may need to be decreased, or the administration stopped.
The use of contaminated haemofiltration solution may cause sepsis, shock and fatal conditions.
Precautions for use:
Hemosol B0 may be warmed to 37 °C to enhance patient comfort. Warming of the solution prior to use should be done before reconstitution with dry heat only. Solutions should not be heated in water or in a microwave oven. The solution should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer unless the solution is clear and the seal is intact.
Before and during treatment, electrolyte and acid-base balance should be closely monitored throughout the procedure.
Phosphate up to 1.2 mmol/L may be added to the solution. If potassium phosphate is added, the total potassium concentration should not exceed 4 mEq/L (4 mmol/L). Potassium supplement might be necessary.
The patient's hemodynamic status and fluid balance should be monitored throughout the procedure and corrected as needed.
Paediatric population:
There are no specific warnings and precautions when using this medicine for children.
The blood concentration of filterable/dialysable drugs may be reduced during treatment. Corresponding corrective therapy should be instituted if necessary to establish the desired blood concentrations for drugs removed during treatment.
Interactions with other medications due to electrolyte and/or acid-base imbalances can be avoided by correct dosage of the solution for haemodialysis/haemofiltration and precise monitoring.
However, the following interactions are conceivable:
• The risk of digitalis-induced cardiac arrhythmia is increased during hypokalaemia;
• Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues, as well as medicinal products containing calcium (e.g. calcium chloride or calcium gluconate used for maintenance of calcium homeostasis, in CRRT patients receiving citrate anticoagulation and calcium carbonate as phosphate binder) can increase the risk of hypercalcaemia;
• Additional sodium hydrogen carbonate (or other buffer source) contained in the CRRT fluids or in other fluids administered during therapy may increase the risk of metabolic alkalosis;
• When citrate is used as an anticoagulant, it contributes to the overall buffer load and can reduce plasma calcium levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
No effects during pregnancy or on the breast-fed newborn/infant are anticipated. There is no report on Hemosol B0 during pregnancy or lactation but literature on renal replacement therapy during acute kidney injury does not suggest risks associated with solutions. The prescriber should consider the benefit/risk relationship before administering Hemosol B0 to pregnant or breast feeding women.
Fertility
There are no clinical data on fertility. However no effects on fertility are anticipated.
Not relevant
The following undesirable effects are reported from post-marketing experience. The table presented below is according to the MedDRA system organ classification (SOC and Preferred Term Level).
Frequencies: Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
System Organ Class
Preferred Term
Frequency
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Electrolyte imbalances, e.g.:hypophosphataemia, hypokalaemia
Not known
Acid-base balance disorders
Not known
Fluid imbalance
Not known
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
Not known
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
Not known
Vomiting
Not known
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
Not known
Special attention must be taken for patients with hypokalaemia as this solution is potassium-free (see section 4.4).
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card Scheme. Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Overdose with Hemosol B0 substitution fluid should not occur if the procedure is carried out correctly and the fluid balance, electrolyte and acid-base balance of the patient are carefully monitored.
However, overdose could lead to severe consequences, such as congestive heart failure, electrolyte or acid-base disturbances.
If hypervolaemia or hypovolaemia occur, this should be corrected immediately.
If electrolyte imbalance and acid-base balance abnormalities (e.g., metabolic alkalosis, hypophosphataemia, hypokalaemia, etc.) occur, stop administration promptly. There is no specific antidote for overdose. The risk can be minimized by close monitoring and adequate supplementation during treatment (see section 4.4).
Medicines sold in Romania with the same active substance: Cunoscut în România ca
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Romanian medicines in the UK →
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
Ask anything about Hemosol B0 solution for haemodialysis/haemofiltration. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
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