Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Drug Class
Solutions Affecting The Electrolyte Balance
Chemical Class
Carbohydrate
ATC Code
A12CA01, B05CB01, B05XA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Macsol DS?
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
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dextrose
To make sure you can safely use dextrose 5% in water, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: diabetes
breathing problems
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium in your blood)
kidney or liver disease
Important Warnings
Cardiac failure, renal failure, reduced urinary output due to obstructive urinary tract diseases, diabetes mellitus
Side Effects
Cerebralpulmonary and peripheral oedema and dilution acidosis may occur with a large volume and/or acute infusion.
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 139.86
DRAP approved maximum price · per 500ml · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Sodium Chloride, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Normal Saline
500ml
Rs 47.65Rs 47.65/unit
No DRAP alertsOTSUKA PAKISTAN PVT LIMITED
Unisol
100ml
Rs 133.02
No DRAP alertsUnisa Pharmaceutical Industries Limited DML: 000740
Dexsoldsiv
100ml
Rs 149.05
No DRAP alertsVision Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Pladexsaldextrosesaline
Rs 149.06
Otsuka Pakistan Limited
Unisol
Rs 133.02 ceiling
No DRAP alertsUnisa Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Dexsol-DS IV
Rs 178.48 ceiling
No DRAP alertsVision Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Dexsol DS ½ IV
5g
Rs 139.85 ceiling
No DRAP alertsVision Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Norsal
Rs 92.01 ceiling
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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