Human Albumin 20% 50ml Infusion (Human Albumin) – Plasma Protein Therapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Human Albumin 20% 50ml (human albumin) is a small bottle of purified plasma protein from CSL Behring, used in hospital when a patient’s blood volume or albumin level drops too low. It runs into a vein as a slow drip under close watch. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers anywhere in Pakistan.

Patient and caregiver information

What is Human Albumin 20% 50ml?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml contains 10 grams of albumin dissolved in 50ml of liquid. Your liver normally makes albumin, and it keeps water inside your blood vessels. When levels fall, fluid seeps into the lungs, belly or legs and blood pressure can drop. This bottle tops the protein back up. CSL Behring in Germany produces it from donated human plasma. It is a hospital support treatment, not a cancer drug.

What is it used for?

Hospital teams reach for albumin when a patient has lost circulating blood volume and needs a protein-based fluid rather than salt water alone, for example:

• In intensive care, when a very ill patient’s albumin level is low and fluid is leaking out of the vessels
• After surgery, trauma or heavy blood loss
• In the days after serious burns

The decision rests with the doctor in charge, who reviews blood pressure, urine output and lab results first.

How is it given?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml is given by trained healthcare staff in a hospital or clinic, as an injection or infusion. Your doctor decides the dose and the treatment schedule.

Common side effects

Albumin is a natural blood protein, so reactions are uncommon. Possible effects include:

• Feeling hot or flushed
• Raised temperature or shivering
• Hives or itching
• Feeling sick

Alert the nurse at once if breathing becomes difficult, the chest feels tight, the face or lips swell, or a new cough starts during the drip.

Storage and transportation

Storage and transportation of this medicine follow the manufacturer’s instructions through the dispensing pharmacy. Ask your dispensing pharmacist if you have any questions about handling.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We deliver the bottles to the hospital or to your door.

When a family member lands in hospital in Pakistan, children working in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia can arrange Human Albumin 20% 50ml through us without travelling. If the doctor wants a larger bottle, we stock Human Albumin 20% 100ml. Other ward medicines such as Penro 1g are also available, along with our wider critical care medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: human albumin 200 g/l; each 50 ml bottle provides 10 g of total protein, at least 96% of it albumin; hyperoncotic solution
• Drug class: plasma substitute; plasma protein fraction (human albumin)
• Indications: restoration and maintenance of circulating blood volume where volume deficiency has been demonstrated and a colloid is appropriate
• Mechanism: increases colloid oncotic pressure, shifting fluid from the interstitial space into the intravascular compartment; acts as a carrier protein
• Label dose: concentration, dose and infusion rate individualized to clinical need using regular haemodynamic assessment; administer undiluted or diluted with an isotonic solution; do not dilute with water for injections because of the risk of haemolysis
• Monitoring / key precautions: watch arterial pressure, pulse rate, central venous pressure, urine output, haematocrit and electrolytes; caution where hypervolaemia or haemodilution is a risk, including heart failure, hypertension, oesophageal varices, pulmonary oedema, bleeding disorders, severe anaemia and anuria; maintain hydration; stop if hypersensitivity or overload develops
• Storage: 2–30°C; do not freeze; protect from light
• Manufacturer: CSL Behring GmbH, Germany
• Pack: 1 bottle (50 ml)

Frequently asked questions

What is Human Albumin 20% 50ml?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml contains 10 grams of albumin dissolved in 50ml of liquid.

What is Human Albumin 20% 50ml used for?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml is used in the treatment of in intensive care, after surgery and in the days after serious burns. Your doctor decides whether it suits your condition.

How is Human Albumin 20% 50ml given?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml is given by trained healthcare staff in a hospital or clinic, as an injection or infusion. Your doctor decides the dose and the treatment schedule.

How does Human Albumin 20% 50ml work?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml is a solution made from albumin, the main protein in human blood, taken from donated plasma. Albumin holds water inside the blood vessels by drawing fluid towards it. When given into a vein, it pulls fluid from the tissues back into the circulation, which raises blood volume. Albumin also carries hormones, medicines and other substances around the body in the bloodstream.

What precautions should I know before using Human Albumin 20% 50ml?

Before treatment, tell your doctor about any heart failure, high blood pressure, severe anaemia, bleeding problems, kidney disease or fluid on the lungs, as extra fluid in the blood can strain the heart. Mention any past allergic reaction to albumin or other plasma products. Because it comes from human plasma, a very small chance of passing on an infection remains despite careful screening. Report straight away breathlessness, headache, chest tightness, rash or a fast heartbeat during the infusion.

What is the Human Albumin 20% 50ml price in Pakistan?

Human Albumin 20% 50ml costs Rs 16,000 to Rs 18,750 per 50 ml bottle. Contact MedHub to confirm current price, availability and delivery options.

Can I get Human Albumin 20% 50ml in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub serves patients across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad. Contact MedHub to confirm current price, availability and delivery options.

Do I need a prescription to buy Human Albumin 20% 50ml?

Yes. Human Albumin 20% 50ml is a prescription-only medicine. Send a clear photo of your doctor's prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming your order.

Can I order Human Albumin 20% 50ml for my family in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. People in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia order Human Albumin 20% 50ml through MedHub for their family in Pakistan. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team guides you through payment and delivery to their home or hospital.

Source: manufacturer product information from CSL Behring. MedHub writes its own plain-language summaries. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine.

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.