Sterile Injection – each ml contains 50% w/v of Glucose EP.
Therapeutic indications:
• Glucose 50% is hypertonic (in vitro tonicity, in a container) and provides a source of calories in a minimal volume of water.
• Glucose 50% is frequently used in both adults and children to restore blood glucose concentrations in the treatment of hypoglycaemia resulting from insulin excess or from other causes.
• Glucose 50% may be used to provide temporary relief from the symptoms of cerebral oedema and from hypoglycaemic coma.
• Hyperosmotic Glucose with or without insulin may correct hyperkalaemia in renal failure.