Composition
Each 100 ml ACME’s Dextrose-N Saline contains Sodium Chloride BP 0.9 gm and Dextrose Anhydrous BP 5.0 gm.
Indications
0.9% w/v of Sodium Chloride and 5% w/v of Dextrose solution is indicated when there is combined water and sodium depletion. It provides Dextrose as a nutrient in a suitable medium of Sodium Chloride which is isotonic to body fluid, or it may also be employed as a source of isotonic Sodium Chloride or both.
Dosage & Administration
Dose is variable. It depends on the clinical condition, age and body surface area of the patients.