NVQ 3- Dilution Simulation....can anyone help?

[bobbin]

Gosh, I'm well out of date! I don't think anyone dilutes these things nowadays, particularly as they do a galcodine paediatric. What would you use? - sorbitol solution?

You could use Syrup BP (preserved). You can still get it in 2000 ml bottles. I think it's made by Loveridge or Ransom.

Bobbin

[Aries]

We used to get scripts for Ephedrine Nasal Drops 0.25%.

We diluted this according to the BNF for children by diluting ephedrine 0.5% nasal solution with sodium chloride 0.9% solution. The details regarding expiry and doses is given in the BNF for children.

Hope that helps.