Joint Formulary & PAD

Renavit - Renal dialysis

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Status 1

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Formulations :
  • Tablets
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Important

On advice from specialist.  

NHSE do not recommend the routine prescription of vitamins and mineral preparations, with the exceptions of patients with medically diagnosed deficiency, including those with lifelong or chronic conditions, or post surgery resulting in malabsorption (e.g.  Whipple’s procedure and some other GI surgeries), calcium and vitamin D for osteoporosis, prescription-only vitamin D analogues or malnutrition. Continuing need should be reviewed on a regular basis. Not for use for prevention of deficiency  

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Renavit
Indication :
Renal dialysis
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Renavit is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Renal dialysis.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The PCN supports the use of Renavit for patients requiring vitamin supplementation during renal dialysis and consider it as AMBER* on the traffic light system – suitable for initiation in renal units and continuation by the patients’ GP