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Drug Details

LEDCLAIR

• Drug Class Description
  Chelating agents.
• Generic Name
  Sodium calcium edetate
• Presentation
  Injection, sodium calcium edetate 200 mg /mL.
• Description
  5 mL ampoules.
• Indications
  Diagnosis and treatment of lead and heavy metal poisoning.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Treatment: up to 40 mg/kg twice daily by intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection.

  Diagnosis: 25 mg/kg by intramuscular injection three times daily.

• Child Dosage
  Treatment, up to 75 mg/kg daily in two or three divided doses by intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection; see data sheet.
• Special Precautions
  Impaired renal function.