Indication
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 and Administration
Dose is variable. It depends on the clinical condition, age and body surface area of the patients.
Composition
Each 100 ml ACME’s Dextrose-N Saline contains Sodium Chloride BP 0.9 gm and Dextrose Anhydrous BP 5.0 gm.