DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) Benefits & Uses

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dehydration

Other Benefits

Hypoglycemia

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) is used -

Unknown

Paresthesia
Anaphylactic reaction
Convulsion
Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased Magnesium Level in Blood
Injection site pain
Inflammation of a vein
Water Intoxication

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) Related Warnings

Is the use of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) on the Liver?

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) on the Heart?

You can take DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Edema
Potassium Deficiency
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Hyperkalemia

Frequently asked Questions about DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC)

Is this DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC), so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC)

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC)

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC) with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for DEXTROSE (AL-PLASTIC)

Hypotab Tablet - ₹25
Glucotab Tablet - ₹22
DEXTROSE 5% INJECTION 500ML - ₹17
DEXTROSE 5% 500ML BAG FOR INJECTION USP - ₹21
Dextrose 25 Infusion - ₹13
Dextrose Solution - ₹27
DEX 5% INFUSION - ₹50
Electrolyte M Infusion - ₹29
Dextrose 5 Infusion - ₹33
10 D Infusion - ₹139
DEX 25% 25%W/V INFUSION - ₹22
25 D Infusion - ₹15
Dextrose Infusion - ₹18
DEXTROSE 5% W/V INFUSION - ₹29
DEXTROSE 10% INFUSION - ₹29
DEXTROSE 5% INFUSION - ₹47
5 D Infusion - ₹29

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Dextrose (dextrose)

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