Chromium Overdose, Contraindications and Information - Chromic Chloride Injection

Chromium Overdose, Contraindications and Information - Chromic Chloride Injection

OVERDOSE

Trivalent chromium administered intravenously to TPN patients has been shown to be nontoxic when given at dosage levels of up to 250 mcg/day for two consecutive weeks.

Reported toxic reactions to chromium include nausea,

vomiting, ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, renal and hepatic damage, convulsions and coma. The acute LD₅₀ for intravenous trivalent chromium in rats was reported as 10 to 18 mg/kg.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None known.