Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Micro Plus 5 Concentrate
What is MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE used for?
MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE is used with other nutrition products that are given to you through an infusion into your vein. It is given to you when you cannot eat normally. It helps maintain normal levels of nutrients (zinc, copper, manganese, chromium and selenium) in your blood.
How does MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE work?
Zinc, copper, manganese, chromium and selenium are essential nutrients for your body. MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE works by maintaining normal levels of these nutrients in your blood. This helps prevent problems when these levels of nutrients are low.
What are the ingredients in MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE?
Medicinal ingredients: zinc (as zinc sulfate heptahydrate), copper (as cupric sulfate penthydrate), manganese (as manganese sulfate monohydrate), chromium (as chromium chloride hexahydrate), and selenium (as selenium dioxide monohydrate).
Non-medicinal ingredients: nitric acid, water for injection.
MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE comes in the following dosage form: liquid (5 mg zinc / mL, 1 mg copper / mL, 0.5 mg manganese / mL, 10 mcg chromium / mL, 60 mcg selenium / mL).
Do not use MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE if you:
- are allergic to zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, selenium or to any of the other ingredients of MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE or to a component of the container.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- have a liver condition where there is a blockage of the bile duct.
- have kidney disease
- have diabetes
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE passes in breast milk.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
There are no known relevant interactions at this time.
How to take MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE:
- MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE will be given to you into your vein by a healthcare professional.
- Your healthcare professional will make sure that MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE is prepared correctly before it is given to you.
- Your healthcare professional will routinely monitor the nutrient levels in your blood.
Usual dose:
Your healthcare professional will decide on the actual dose of MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE that is right for you based on your age, body weight, and medical condition.
Overdose:
| If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
What are possible side effects from using MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE?
There are no known side effects at this time. If you experience any side effects, contact your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
Storage:
Your healthcare professional will store MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE at 15 - 30°C. Protect from light. Protect from freezing.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
If you want more information about MICRO +5 CONCENTRATE:
- Talk to your healthcare professional.
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp); the manufacturer’s website www.sandoz.ca or by calling 1-800-361-3062.
Revised on: December 16, 2021