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Maintelyte

Active Ingredient:
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Glucose, Sodium Acetate Trihydr
Origin:
EU

Maintelyte (Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Glucose, Sodium Acetate Trihydr)

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, glucose, and sodium acetate trihydrate, the active ingredients in Maintelyte, are an electrolyte solution presented as a sterile solution for injection for intravenous use. It restores electrolyte balance and provides fluid volume in patients requiring electrolyte replacement or fluid resuscitation.

GNH India supplies Maintelyte as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, transplant centres, oncology centres, and clinics worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Baxter Médico-Farmacêutica, Lda.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Maintelyte is used to address disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance.

  • Electrolyte replacement: restores normal plasma concentrations of magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride.
  • Fluid resuscitation: provides necessary intravascular volume in patients with hypovolemia.
  • Hypomagnesemia: corrects low magnesium levels in acute or chronic deficiency.
  • Hypokalemia: replenishes potassium stores in patients with low serum potassium.

How It Works

  • Maintelyte delivers a balanced mixture of magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride ions, glucose, and acetate directly into the bloodstream. The ions act as essential electrolytes that participate in cellular osmotic regulation, nerve impulse transmission, and muscle contraction. Glucose supplies an energy substrate, while acetate is metabolized to bicarbonate, helping to maintain acid‑base balance. Intravenous infusion rapidly restores extracellular fluid volume and electrolyte concentrations.

Side Effects

Intravenous administration of Maintelyte may be associated with the following adverse reactions.

Common Side Effects

  • Injection site pain: mild discomfort at the infusion site.
  • Hypernatremia: elevated serum sodium if administered excessively.
  • Hyperkalemia: increased serum potassium levels in susceptible patients.
  • Hypermagnesemia: elevated magnesium concentrations with high doses.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Anaphylactic reaction: severe allergic response requiring immediate treatment.
  • Electrolyte imbalance: severe disturbances leading to cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Fluid overload: pulmonary edema in patients with compromised cardiac function.
  • Metabolic acidosis: rare shift due to acetate metabolism.

Precautions & Warnings

When using Maintelyte, consider the following precautions to ensure safe administration.

  • Assess electrolyte levels: measure serum magnesium, potassium, and sodium before infusion.
  • Adjust infusion rate: tailor speed according to patient’s volume status and cardiac function.
  • Monitor cardiac rhythm: continuous ECG monitoring in patients at risk of arrhythmia.
  • Use caution in renal impairment: reduced excretion may lead to accumulation of electrolytes.
  • Avoid in severe hypermagnesemia or hyperkalemia: contraindicated when serum levels are already high.
  • Store below 25°C: keep in original container, protect from moisture and direct light.

Avoid Interactions

Maintelyte can interact with certain medications; awareness of these interactions helps prevent complications.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Calcium channel blockers: concurrent use may potentiate hypermagnesemia.
  • Digoxin: elevated potassium can increase risk of digoxin toxicity.
  • ACE inhibitors or ARBs: may exacerbate hyperkalemia when combined.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Loop diuretics: may require adjustment of electrolyte replacement dose.
  • Insulin therapy: glucose content can affect blood sugar; monitor glycemia.
  • Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum: additive electrolyte load may lead to imbalance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maintelyte is an intravenous electrolyte solution used to replace lost electrolytes and restore fluid volume in patients with conditions such as hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, dehydration, or those requiring fluid resuscitation after surgery or trauma.

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate provides magnesium ions that are essential for enzymatic reactions, nerve conduction, and muscle contraction. When infused, the magnesium rapidly enters the extracellular space, helping to correct low serum magnesium and supporting overall electrolyte balance.

The dose of Maintelyte is determined by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s electrolyte deficits, fluid status, and clinical condition. Healthcare professionals calculate the appropriate volume and infusion rate to safely achieve the desired therapeutic effect.

Safety data for Maintelyte in pregnancy and lactation are limited. It should only be used when the potential benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the fetus or infant, and the decision must be made by a qualified healthcare provider.

To order Maintelyte, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com with the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies, and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details (including cold‑chain if needed), and import documentation.

Maintelyte combines magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, glucose, and acetate in a single formulation, offering a broader electrolyte profile than standard isotonic saline. This makes it suitable for patients who need simultaneous correction of multiple electrolyte deficits, whereas simpler solutions address only sodium and chloride.

Maintelyte should be stored below 25 °C in its original packaging, protected from moisture and direct light. Before use, inspect the container for any signs of contamination or damage, and allow the solution to reach room temperature if it has been refrigerated.

Maintelyte is administered intravenously as a sterile solution for injection. The infusion is given through a calibrated IV set, with the rate adjusted according to the patient’s clinical status and monitored by healthcare staff to avoid rapid electrolyte shifts.

Serious risks include severe electrolyte imbalances such as hypermagnesemia, hyperkalemia, or hypernatremia, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, as well as anaphylactic reactions and fluid overload that may cause pulmonary edema, especially in patients with compromised heart function.

Maintelyte should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component, those with existing severe hypermagnesemia or hyperkalemia, and individuals with conditions that predispose them to fluid overload unless closely monitored by a physician.

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