Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Dextrose 500 ml Infusion is a prescription intravenous (IV) fluid and glucose replacement medicine used to provide energy and maintain blood glucose levels in patients who require supplemental carbohydrates. It contains Dextrose (Glucose) dissolved in sterile water and is administered directly into the bloodstream under medical supervision.
Dextrose infusion is commonly used in hospitals and clinical settings for patients who require fluid therapy, glucose supplementation, or nutritional support as part of their treatment plan.

🔹 Key Uses
Provides glucose as a source of energy
Treatment of low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) when clinically indicated
Helps maintain blood glucose levels in patients unable to take food orally
Used as a component of intravenous fluid therapy
Supports hydration and carbohydrate replacement in selected medical conditions
Used in hospitals during perioperative care, critical care, and recovery situations as prescribed

🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient: Dextrose (Glucose)
Strength: Available in different concentrations (commonly 5%, 10%, 25%, 50% depending on medical requirement)
Volume: 500 ml IV Infusion
Dosage Form: Intravenous infusion
Therapeutic Category: Carbohydrate replacement / IV fluid therapy

🔹 How It Works
Dextrose Infusion delivers glucose directly into the bloodstream. Glucose is an essential source of energy for body cells, especially the brain and muscles. Once infused, it helps increase available blood sugar and provides calories required for normal body functions.

🔹 Key Benefits
Provides rapid glucose supply through intravenous administration
Helps correct or prevent low blood sugar levels when medically required
Supports energy requirements during illness or recovery
Useful for patients who cannot consume adequate carbohydrates orally
Allows controlled glucose administration under healthcare monitoring

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Dextrose 500 ml Infusion should be administered only by a healthcare professional
The infusion rate and amount depend on the patient’s age, medical condition, blood glucose levels, and fluid requirements
Blood sugar monitoring may be required during treatment
Do not use without medical advice or self-administer IV fluids

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Possible side effects may include:
Increased blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)
Fluid overload
Swelling due to excess fluid retention
Electrolyte imbalance
Injection site irritation or redness
Vein irritation (phlebitis)
Seek medical attention if unusual symptoms occur during or after infusion.

🔹 Precautions
Use only under medical supervision
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, or electrolyte imbalance
Blood glucose levels should be monitored in diabetic patients
Use cautiously in patients at risk of fluid overload
Inform healthcare providers about all medicines being taken
Ensure proper sterile administration to prevent infection