Indications: concentrated solutions are used for substitution therapy in hypo proteinemia, particularly hypo albuminaemia associated with low plasma volume and as an adjunct in the treatment of hyperbilirubinaemia by exchange transfusion in the newborn. Isotonic solutions may be used in acute or sub acute loss of plasma volume and in plasma exchange.

Cautions: hypervolaemia, acute cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary edema, renal insufficiency, known intolerance to proteins; increased cardiovascular overload; conditions where capillary integrity is affected. Correct dehydration when using concentrated solutions.