Therapeutic Class

• 5% isotonic glucose solution for infusion.

Osmolarity:  278 mOsm/l

 

Quantitative Composition

Each 100 ml. contains:

Dextrose Anhydrous B.P	5 gm
Water for Injections to (U.S.P specifications)	100ml

 

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

• Hypernatremia

 

Contraindicated

• Early postoperative period.
• Patients with known or suspected increased intracranial pressure (ICP).

 

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.

• Available as Flow-Dex 5% 1000 ML, 500 ML and 100 ML in both Simple-cap and Euro-cap.