Glucose 50%/50ml Vial POM x1

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:
• 50ml type II clear glass vials, packed in cardboard cartons to contain 10 or 25 vials x 50ml.

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

Shelf life:
• 36 months.