Dextrose Injection Concentrated

Generic name: dextrose monohydrate
Dosage form: injection, solution, concentrate
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.

10% Dextrose Injection, USP
CONCENTRATED DEXTROSE IN WATER
Concentrated source of carbohydrate calories for intravenous infusion.
NOTE: This solution is hypertonic − see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.
Partial-Fill Flexible Plastic Container Rx only

DESCRIPTION

10% Dextrose Injection, USP (concentrated dextrose in water) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic solution of Dextrose, USP in water for injection for intravenous administration after appropriate admixture or dilution.

10% Dextrose Injection, USP is provided as a 500 mL volume in a 1000 mL partial-fill container. The container is designed to facilitate admixture or dilution.

See table under HOW SUPPLIED for summary of content and characteristics of this concentrated solution.

The solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is intended only for use as a single-dose injection following admixture or dilution.

The flexible plastic container is fabricated from a specially formulated polyvinyl chloride. Water can permeate from inside the container into the overwrap but not in amounts sufficient to affect the solution significantly. Solutions in contact with the plastic container may leach out certain chemical components from the plastic in very small amounts; however, biological testing was supportive of the safety of the plastic container materials. Exposure to temperatures above 25°C/77°F during transport and storage will lead to minor losses in moisture content. Higher temperatures lead to greater losses. It is unlikely that these minor losses will lead to clinically significant changes within the expiration period.

Dextrose Injection, USP is a parenteral fluid and nutrient replenisher.

Dextrose Injection, USP is chemically designated