Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Glucose
Drug Class
Solutions For Parenteral Nutrition
Chemical Class
Carbohydrate
ATC Code
B05CX01, V04CA02, V06DC01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is DEXTROSE?
Uses
Dextrose is a form of glucose (sugar). Dextrose 5% in water is injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids and provide carb...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Carbohydrate
Glucose also known as Dextrose. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Carbohydrate. It belongs to Parenteral Nutrition pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Glucose is 180.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
2.5 to 10 % — As recommended.
As required
2
Adult · IV Inf
1000 mg/ kg/hr — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome
Important Warnings
Dextrose tolerance may be impaired in patients with renal failure and in the early post-traumatic state or in those with severe sepsis
Dextrose infusions, even if isoosmotic, should not be mixed with whole blood
haemolysisand clumping has occurred
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Stop using dextrose 5% in water and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: severe burningpainor swelling around the IV needlewarmthrednessoozingor bleeding where the IV was placedfeverongoing coughhigh blood sugar (increased thirst
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on Dextrose 5% in Water. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription
over-the-counter
vitamin
and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 150.89
DRAP approved maximum price · per 500ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 20mlRs 17.77
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