Generic Formulation

Dextrose

Indication

Dehydration, hypoglycaemia, ketosis and fluid support in debilitated or scouring animals.

Contraindications

Hyperglycaemia; diabetes mellitus. Hypertonic solutions must not be given perivascularly.

Side Effects

Perivascular leakage causes tissue necrosis. Rapid infusion of hypertonic solutions causes osmotic diuresis.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe.

Dose Guidance

DogIV

Dose

0.5 – 1

g/kg

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Dilute before giving; 50% solution must not be given undiluted peripherally. Verify against the product label before use.

CatIV

Dose

0.5 – 1

g/kg

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Dilute before giving; 50% solution must not be given undiluted peripherally. Verify against the product label before use.

CattleIV

Dose

250 – 500

mL of 50% solution/animal

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Slow intravenous. Perivascular leakage of hypertonic dextrose causes tissue necrosis. Verify against the product label before use.

GoatIV

Dose

250 – 500

mL of 50% solution/animal

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Slow intravenous. Perivascular leakage of hypertonic dextrose causes tissue necrosis. Verify against the product label before use.

SheepIV

Dose

250 – 500

mL of 50% solution/animal

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Slow intravenous. Perivascular leakage of hypertonic dextrose causes tissue necrosis. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloIV

Dose

250 – 500

mL of 50% solution/animal

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Slow intravenous. Perivascular leakage of hypertonic dextrose causes tissue necrosis. Verify against the product label before use.

CowIV

Dose

250 – 500

mL of 50% solution/animal

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Slow intravenous. Perivascular leakage of hypertonic dextrose causes tissue necrosis. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfIV

Dose

250 – 500

mL of 50% solution/animal

Frequency

as needed

Duration

as needed days

Slow intravenous. Perivascular leakage of hypertonic dextrose causes tissue necrosis. Verify against the product label before use.

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