5%
Dextrose in 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Formulation:
Each
100ml contains 5g of Dextrose Monohydrate and 900mg of Sodium
Chloride.
Electrolytes
in 1L:
Sodium............................154mmol
Chloride..........................154mmol
Osmolarity:
560 mOsm/L
pH:
3.2 to 6.5
Type:
Hypertonic
Availability:
1000ml and 500ml
Indication:
Temporary treatment for shock if any plasma expander is unavailable
and for patient having addison’s crisis. For replacement or
maintenance of fluid and electrolytes.
Precaution:
Do not administer to patients with renal and cardiac problems.
