IP administration only. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS). Peritonitis. Not to be used to treat patients w/ severe lactic acidosis. Monitor for lactic acidosis in patients w/ conditions known to increase risk of lactic acidosis (eg, acute renal failure, inborn errors of metabolism, treatment w/ drugs eg, metformin & NRTIs) prior to initiation of & during treatment; serum K, Ca & Mg levels in patients treated w/ cardiac glycosides; blood-glucose levels in diabetics during & following dialysis; Ca levels for development of hypocalcemia or worsening of hypercalcemia in patients w/ hypercalcemia. Inspect drained fluid for presence of fibrin or cloudiness. May require replacement of protein, amino acids, water-soluble vit & other drugs during dialysis. Patients w/ abdominal conditions eg, surgical disruption of peritoneal membrane & diaphragm, from congenital anomalies or trauma until healing is complete, abdominal tumors & wall infection, hernias, fecal fistula, colostomy or ileostomy, frequent episodes of diverticulitis, inflammatory or ischemic bowel disease, large polycystic kidneys or other conditions that compromise integrity of abdominal wall, abdominal surface, or intra-abdominal cavity; other conditions including aortic graft placement & severe pulmonary disease. Avoid over- & underhydration. Periodically evaluate serum electrolyte conc (eg, bicarbonate, K, Mg, Ca & phosphate), blood chemistry (eg, parathyroid hormone & lipid parameters) & hematological parameters. May affect ability to drive or use machines. Pregnancy & lactation.