Therapeutic Segment:  Carbohydrates

Generic Name:  5% Glucose anhydrous Intravenous Infusion B.P.

Clinical Indication:

LAKSOL-5  is a solution that contains glucose it indicated for the treatment of carbohydrate and fluid depletion in both adult and pediatric populations. Glucose 5% is also used as a vehicle and diluent for compatible medicinal products for parenteral administration.

The following are primary indications for the use of 5% Glucose infusion:

• for fluid and carbohydrate depletion wherever a non-electrolyte fluid is required
• in the treatment of hypoglycaemia
• in the treatment of acute diarrhoeal disease
• as a vehicle for the administration of other medications

The infusion of hypertonic glucose (³ 10%) preparations are contraindicated in patients: 

• with hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1 
• having intracranial or intraspinal haemorrhage 
• with delirium tremens or those who are severely dehydrated 
• who are anuric  
• with diabetic coma. 

Dosage will be dependent upon individual patient circumstances, such as age, weight and clinical condition and is determined by the attending physician.

This solution is also used:

• For immediate replenishment of blood volume after  blood loss,
• As a vehicle to deliver other electrolytes or medicinal products,
• For treatment of wounds and moistening of wound tamponades and dressings.
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Available as:

IV Drips

• 1000ml
• 500ml
• 100ml