Scross 8.4% Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 30 Sep 2024 | 05:24 PM (IST)

Scross 8.4% Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhea, acidity, and poisoning. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine. It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning and helps replenish salt and electrolyte levels.

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25 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Sodium Bicarbonate (8.4% w/v)

Marketer

Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Scross 8.4% Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administered the injection. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. Take this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor as excess intake of this medicine can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes and can cause unwanted side effects.

This medicine generally safe with little or no side effects. However, in some cases it may cause dry mouth, increased thirst, and frequent urination. If you experience any of this side effect, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce the symptoms.

It is important to consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from severe stomach and kidney disease. It is an effective medicine with very little side effects like dry mouth and increased thirst. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Scross Injection

Treatment of Metabolic acidosis
Treatment of Drug intoxication
Treatment of Severe Diarrhea

Benefits of Scross Injection

Treatment of Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body. Scross 8.4% Injection neutralizes the acid produced in the stomach and thus reduces irritation in the stomach and intestine. This further prevents complications that may arise due to metabolic acidosis such as osteoporosis, kidney damage, weakening of muscles, fatigue etc. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Treatment of Drug intoxication
Scross 8.4% Injection helps in the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisonings by tricyclic antidepressants, toxic alcohols, and salicylates, and other conditions such as hyperkalemia (high potassium level in the body). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and helps you recover faster.

Treatment of Severe Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition in which you frequently pass loose, watery stools. This leads to the loss of salts and electrolytes from your body. Scross 8.4% Injection helps in case of severe diarrhea by improving salt and electrolyte levels. Scross 8.4% Injection is given in injection form and thus should be taken under a doctor's supervision.

Side effects of Scross Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Scross

No common side effects seen

How to use Scross Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Scross Injection works

Scross 8.4% Injection is an alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine, thereby correcting metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the body). It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning. In case of excessive fluid loss (such as in diarrhea), it works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels.

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Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Scross 8.4% Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scross 8.4% Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Scross 8.4% Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Scross 8.4% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Scross 8.4% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Scross 8.4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Scross 8.4% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Scross 8.4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the use of Scross 8.4% Injection?

Scross 8.4% Injection is used to make your blood or urine less acidic. High levels of acid in blood can be caused by diabetes, hepatitis, heart and kidney problems, shock, severe dehydration or diarrhoea, Addison‘s disease, and malnutrition.

Is Scross 8.4% Injection harmful?

Scross 8.4% Injection is safe if used as a medication and as prescribed by the doctor. However, excess of Scross 8.4% Injection can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, carbonate, etc.) that is needed by the body to function properly. As a result, it can cause unwanted side effects.

In which conditions should Scross 8.4% Injection be avoided?

The use of Scross 8.4% Injection should be avoided in patients who have kidney disease or kidney stones, heart disease, or high blood pressure or high blood pressure due to pregnancy. Additionally, it should also be avoided in patients who have excess sodium in the blood, swelling due to excess fluid, and low levels of potassium or chloride in the blood.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Organic Carbonic Acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Antacids

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1069.
Sodium bicarbonate. Lane Cove West, New South Wales: Phebra Pty Ltd.; 2007 [revised 18 Sep. 2013]. [Accessed 19 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Drugs.com. Sodium bicarbonate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Sodium Bicarbonate [Product Information]. Auckland, New Zealand: : AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2021. [Accessed 06 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

I have been diagnosed for ostro arthritis and advised tab SAMMY 400MG . Is it a painkiller ?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

no its a metabolic drugu keep taking and refer to good orthopedic

Metabolic disorder resulted in complete ED

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir for the time being you can take Lycopodium 30, 04 drops in half cup water thrice daily for a month, but as this case is chronic you need to visit a homeopath so that he can examination and discuss your case in detail, get some investigations and guide you accordingly. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy

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Marketer details

Name: Suncure Lifescience Pvt Ltd
Address: Plot No. 5138/a, Road No 51, Main Road No.06, Gidc Sachin, Surat - 394230, Gujarat, India

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Country of origin: India
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