MULTIBIC POTASSIUM-FREE SOLUTION FOR HAEMODIALYSIS/HAEMOFILTRATION

**1\. What multiBic® potassium-free is and what it is used for** multiBic® potassium-free is a continuous renal replacement therapy solution for removal of waste products from the body in people with kidney disease. It is used in patients with kidney injury and also for the treatment of poisoning. The type of solution you are given depends on the amount of potassium (a salt) in your blood. Your doctor will check your potassium levels regularly.

**2\. What you need to know before you use multiBic® potassium-free** **Do not use multiBic® potassium-free if** - you are allergic to any of the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 – _please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information_) - you have hypokalaemia (your potassium level is very low) - you have metabolic alkalosis (a condition where there is too much bicarbonate in the blood) - you cannot achieve a sufficient blood flow through the haemofilter (filter used in the blood filtration) - you have a high risk of bleeding related to medications required to prevent clotting in the haemofilter.

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