PaciDex 5D

(Dextrose 5%)

Composition:

One liter of fluid contains 50 gram of dextrose.

PaciDex 5D is available in:

• 100ml
• 500ml
• 1000ml

Indications:

• Adult I.V. solution to keep vein open.
• Vehicle for mixing medications for I.V. delivery for all age groups.
• In children use only for medication mixtures/administration.
• Indicated for use in patients with burns on the second post-burn day.
  Can be used to supply small amounts of energy.

Dosaage and Administration:

The dose is dependent upon the age, weight, and clinical condition of the patient. However, for non-diabetics, the maximum infusion rate should be 4mg/kg/minute. At this rate the hepatic glucose production is minimized and peripheral glucose uptake maximized.