Dextrose USP

5% Dextrose

Classification: Medicine
Composition:  Dextrose monohydrate
Concentration: 5 % w/v
Route of administration: IV Infusion
Presentation: 100 ML, 250 ML,500 ML and 1000 ML Bag
Indication:

as a source of fluid and sugar (carbohydrate)
to dilute or to deliver other medicines that can be given by infusion

10% Dextrose

Classification: Medicine
Composition:  Dextrose monohydrate
Concentration: 10 % w/v
Route of administration: IV Infusion
Presentation: 250 ML,500 ML and 1000 ML Bag
Indication:

provide a source of sugar (carbohydrate) alone or, as required, for parenteral nutrition. Parenteral nutrition’s used to feed patients who are unable to eat. Itis given as a slow injection (infusion) into a vein
prevent or treat a low level of sugar in the blood (hypoglycaemia, that is causing symptoms, but is not life-threatening)
give you extra fluid if your body does not have enough water (you are dehydrated), and you need extra sugar(carbohydrate)
water down/dilute other medicines to be given into vein