<p><strong>Adult:</strong>&nbsp;IV Hypovolaemic shock As dextran 40 (10% soln): 10 mL/kg/day for up to 5 days.<br />
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<strong>Thromboembolic disorders:</strong></p>

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	<li><strong>As dextran 40 (10% soln)</strong>: Initial: 500 ml on day 1, followed by 500 ml on day 2 and subsequently on alternate days up to 10 days. Prophylaxis of post-op thromboembolic disorders. 500 ml during or at the end of surgery. May repeat dose next day and continue treatment on alternate days for up to 10 days in high-risk patients.</li>
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<p><strong>Child:</strong>&nbsp;As dextran 40: Up to 5 ml/kg in infants and 10 ml/kg in children.</p>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

<p>Hypersensitivity. Severe renal disease with oliguria or anuria. Marked cardiac decompensation. Pregnancy.</p>