Colloidal plasma volume substitute for prophylaxis and treatment of relative or absolute hypovolaemia.
Further, Gelofusine may be used as plasma volume substitute for: prophylaxis of hypotension, e.g. during induction of epidural or spinal anaesthesia; haemodilution; extra-corporal circulation (heart-lung machine, haemodialysis); vehicle solution for various medicaments, e.g. insulin.