DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% Infusion 100ml

Introduction About DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION

DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONcontains Dextrose which belongs to the group of
medicines called Fluids and Electrolytes. It is used in adults and in children
as a fluid replacement therapy to provide energy and to prevent fluid loss
(dehydration) from the body. It acts as a source of calories (for energy) and
water (for hydration) for our body. DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION can also be
used as a diluent (liquid used for mixing) for another medications (such as
heart medicines, stomach medicines, brain medicines) before administration.
DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION will be administered to you only by your doctor
or a nurse as a slow intravenous infusion (i.e., through veins).

Before DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is given to you, inform your doctor if you
have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if
you have diabetes, bleeding in the brain or spine, sugar intolerance, damaged
veins, or a very low urine output before receiving the medicine. During
management with DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION your doctor will constantly
monitor your blood sugar and electrolyte levels as a precaution.

DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women
only if it is considered necessary by the physician. The most common side effect
of receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is pain, irritation and swelling at
the injection site. Place an ice pack on the injected site to ease the
irritation. If the symptom did not improve, inform your doctor.

Uses Of DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION

It is used in adults and children to:

• Manage dehydration (fluid loss from the body)
• Provide energy and to restore fluid balance in the body
• Dilute other compatible medicines prior to administration (diluent)

How DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION Works

DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION contains simple sugars that provides energy to
your body. Following administration, it replaces the fluids lost from the body
and supplements your body with sufficient energy.

How to use DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION

DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse
into the vein as a slow intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body
weight and health condition.

Side Effects Of DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION

Common

• Pain, inflammation, irritation and swelling at the site of injection
• Changes in electrolyte levels
• High blood sugar levels
• Systemic infection or infection at the site of injection

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side
effects while receiving DEXTROSE 10%:

• Formation of blood clot in the vein where the medicine is administered
• Overhydration causing edema or fluid buildup in the lungs
• Severe allergic reactions (such as abnormal rapid breathing, shortness of breath, low oxygen level in the blood, tightness of chest, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, bluish discoloration of the skin or nails, vomiting, nausea, headache, sweating, dizziness, altered mental activity, redness of skin rash, itchiness, fever, and chills etc.)

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Injection Site Reactions

Place an ice pack on the injected site. Do not move the affected area
frequently. If the symptom worsens, consult your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

Monitoring requiredDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used in pregnant women only if it is
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before
receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION if you are pregnant or think you may be
pregnant.

!### Breastfeeding

Use with CautionDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used with caution in breastfeeding
women. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25%
INFUSION if you are breastfeeding.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with
kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Liver

Use with CautionDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with
liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not receive DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONif you are allergic to Dextrose.

!### Heart Disease

Use with CautionDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with
heart problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.

!### Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctorDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used in infants, children, and in
adolescents (aged between 0-18 years) under careful medical supervision. Proper
dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required in such patients
(especially in newborns with low birth weight).

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionDEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION should be used with caution in the elderly
patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.

Others

DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is not recommended for use if you:

• Have bleeding in the brain or spine
• Are severely dehydrated with no urine output
• Are severely malnourished

Before receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION inform your physician if you:

• Have chronic uremia (toxin build up in the blood)
• Have sugar intolerance
• Have diabetes
• Have vein damage or blood clot in the vein

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONinform your doctor if you are
taking any prescri
precaution.

Overdosage:

DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a
nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However,
consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Dextrose
Pharmacological Category	:	Simple Sugar
Therapeutic Indication	:	Dehydration, Hypoglycemia
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Powder

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Storage

• Keep DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONout of reach from children
• Store DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONat room temperature

FAQs About DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION

Q: What is the use of DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION?

A: DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is used as a fluid replacement therapy to
provide energy and to prevent fluid loss (dehydration) from the body. It can
also be used as a diluent (liquid used for mixing) for another medications (such
as heart medicines, stomach medicines, brain medicines) before administration.

Q: Is DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION safe?

A: DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is safe when used under proper medical
supervision and at the prescribed doses.

Q: What DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION does to my body?

A: DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION contains simple sugars that provides energy to
your body. Following administration, it replaces the fluids lost from the body
and supplements your body with sufficient energy.

Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION?

A: Before DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is given to you, inform your doctor if
you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor
if you have diabetes, bleeding in the brain or spine, sugar intolerance, damaged
veins, or a very low urine output before receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25%
INFUSION. Talk to your doctor before receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION if
you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Q: How DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is administered?

A: DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a
nurse into the vein as a slow intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body
weight and health condition.

Q: Is DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION safe for use during pregnancy?

A: DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONshould be used in pregnant women only if it is
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before
receiving DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONif you are pregnant or think you may be
pregnant.

Q: Why DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSION is mixed with other medicines before administration?

A: It is because DEXTROSE (CLARIS) 25% INFUSIONmay also be used as a diluent
which can dilute the concentration of other medicines before administration.