Glucose 50%/20ml Ampoule POM x10

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.

Features

Nature and contents of container:
• 20ml type II clear glass ampules, packed in cardboard cartons to contain 10 vials x 20ml.

Special precautions for storage:
• Store at less than 25°C.

Shelf life:
• 36 months.