About DEXTROSE 4.3%W/V
Intravenous glucose and sodium chloride solution
Used for
- Provides water, glucose, and sodium to help maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
- May provide a small amount of energy during intravenous fluid therapy.
Usual adult dose
Dose and infusion rate depend on fluid needs, blood tests, and clinical condition.
Usual dose in children
Dose and infusion rate are calculated by weight, age, fluid needs, and blood tests.
Common side effects
- High blood sugar
- Low blood sodium
- Fluid overload or swelling
- Irritation or infection at the infusion site
Important warnings
- Requires monitoring of blood sugar, sodium, and fluid balance.
- Use cautiously with kidney or heart problems, or risk of fluid overload.
- Rapid or excessive administration can cause dangerously low blood sodium.
- Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed, with monitoring of fluid and electrolyte balance.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible when medically needed; monitor fluid balance as appropriate.
Interactions
- Medicines that affect blood sugar may require closer monitoring.
- Diuretics and other medicines affecting sodium or fluid balance may increase risks.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.