Dialysate consists of purified water and various substances dissolved in it. With the exception of glucose, the substances dissolved in the dialysate are all electrolytes. Their concentration (besides potassium and the buffer substance) closely resembles the concentration of the electrolytes occurring naturally in the blood. Dialysate regulates the electrolyte and acid-base balance of the dialysis patient and removes waste products.

Fresenius Medical Care's product range of concentrates and solutions:

• Acid concentrates
• Bicarbonate concentrates
• Hemofiltration solutions
• Rinsing solutions
• Concentrates for the GENIUS system