Flow-Dex 10% in 1000 ML and 500 ML

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10 % Dextrose Intravenous Infusion B.P.

Therapeutic Class

  • 10% hypertonic glucose solution for infusion

Osmolarity: 555 mOsm/l

Quantitative Composition

Each 100 ml. contains:

Dextrose Anhydrous B.P 10.0 gm
Water for Injections 100 ml

Pharmaceutical form

  • Single dose container for intravenous administration.
  • Clear colorless Solution.
  • Non-pyrogenic.

Dosage and Administration;

  • The dose is administered in accordance with the age, weight and clinical condition of the patient.
  • OR as prescribed by the physician.

Indications

  • Low blood sugar.
  • When the water loss without electrolyte loss occurs as in fever, hyperthyroidism, high blood calcium, or diabetes insipidus.
  • For treatment of high blood potassium, diabetic ketoacidosis, and as part of parenteral nutrition.

Contraindications

  • Intracranial or intra-spinal hemorrhage,
  • Delirium tremens,
  • Severe dehydration

Pharmaceutical Precautions

  • Not to be used if container is leaking or the solution is cloudy.
  • Protect from sunlight.
  • Do not store above 30 C.

Packaging form:   I.V Infusion bottle with simple cap.

  • Available as Flow-Dex 10% 1000 ML and 500 ML in both Simple-cap and Euro-cap