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NORMOCARB HF 25 (NDA-021910)

(MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM BICARBONATE; SODIUM CHLORIDE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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05/01/2019 (SUPPL-8)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

(PLLR conversion)

Risk Summary

NORMOCARB HF is a pharmacologically inactive solution. While there are no adequate and well- controlled studies in pregnant women, appropriate administration of NORMOCARB HF with monitoring of fluid, electrolyte, acid-base and glucose balance, is not expected to cause fetal harm, or affect reproductive capacity. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with NORMOCARB HF™.

 

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

8.2 Lactation

(PLLR conversion)

Risk Summary

The components of NORMOCARB HF are excreted in human milk. Appropriate administration of NORMOCARB HF with monitoring of fluid, electrolyte, acid-base and glucose balance is not expected to harm a nursing infant.