5% DEXTROSE IN 0.

9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of

Hypoglycemia. Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride may be used alone or with other medications.

Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride belongs to a class of drugs called Glucose-Elevating Agents; Metabolic
and Endocrine, Other.

What are the possible side effects of Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride?

Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride may cause serious side effects including:

 abnormal heart rate,

 low blood pressure,
 fatigue,
 weakness,
 muscle cramps, and
 constipation

The most common side effects of Dextrose 5 in .9 Sodium Chloride include:

 fever,
 infections at the site of injection,
 blood clot or inflammation surround the site of injection,
 leakage of fluid into the surrounding tissues (extravasation), and
 too much fluid in the blood (hypervolemia)

FORMULATION:

Each 100ml contains 5g of Dextrose Monohydrate and 900mg of Sodium Chloride.

ELECTROLYTES IN 1L:

Sodium............................154mmol

Chloride..........................154mmol
OSMOLARITY: 560 mOsm/L

PH: 3.2 to 6.5

TYPE: Hypertonic

AVAILABILITY: 1000ml and 500ml

INDICATION: Temporary treatment for shock if any plasma expander is unavailable and for patient
having addison’s crisis. For replacement or maintenance of fluid and electrolytes.

PRECAUTION: Do not administer to patients with renal and cardiac problems.

SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION DESCRIPTION

This product is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution of electrolytes in water for injection intended only for
sterile irrigation, rinsing, dilution and cell washing purposes.

Each 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, contains: Sodium chloride 900 mg. pH 5.6 (4.5 — 7.0).
The solution is isotonic (308 mOsmol/liter, calc.) and has the following electrolyte content (mEq/liter):
Na+ 154; Cl¯ 154.

This irrigation solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or added buffer and is intended
only for use as a single-dose, short procedure irrigation, or cell washing fluid.

It may be classified as a sterile irrigant, rinse, diluent, cell wash and pharmaceutical vehicle.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE FOR SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION

This sterile, nonpyrogenic electrolyte solution is indicated for all general irrigation, washing, rinsing and
dilution purposes including blood cell washing

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOT FOR INJECTION BY USUAL PARENTERAL ROUTES.

An electrolyte solution SHOULD NOT be used for irrigation during electrosurgical procedures.

PRECAUTIONS

FOR IRRIGATION ONLY. NOT FOR INJECTION.

Aseptic technique is essential with the use of sterile solutions for irrigation of body cavities, wounds and
urethral catheters or for wetting dressings that come in contact with body tissues or for cell washing
techniques.

Do not administer unless solution is clear, seal is intact and container is undamaged.