50% Dextrose Injection USP Prefilled Syringe is a single-dose, sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic solution of dextrose in water for injection for intravenous injection as a fluid and nutrient replenisher.

Dextrose 50% USP 25 gram (0.5 g/mL) Lifeshield Glass Abboject Prefilled Syringes with Male Luer Lock Adapter and 18 Gauge Protected Needle

- Expiration Date is 18 to 24 months

- Single-Dose Prefilled Syringes

What is Dextrose?

Dextrose is a solution that restores blood glucose levels in hypoglycemia and provides a source of carbohydrate calories. Carbohydrates in the form of dextrose may aid in minimizing liver glycogen depletion and experts a protein sparing action.

Dextrose Side Effects

Side effects for Dextrose Injection may include: Dextrose injection without electrolytes should not be administered simultaneously with blood through the same infusion set because of the possibility that pseudoagglutination of red cells may occur.

50% Dextrose injection is hypertonic and may cause phlebits and thrombosis at the injection site.

Dextrose Instructions

For Peripheral Vein administration: The dextrose solution should be given slowly, preferably through a small bore needle into a large vein to help minimize venous irritation.

For Central Venous administration: Concentrated dextrose should be administered via central vein only after suitable dilution.