Used in cases of very low blood sugar and loss of nutrients.
Uses
Dextrose is used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition.
Benefits
• Absorbed almost instantly for the body to use it for energy
• Quickly increases the amount of glucose in the blood
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
Dextrose Monohydrate is a source of energy, and all the cells and organs in your body need glucose to function properly.
Caution
Dextrose Monohydrate is the monohydrate form of D-glucose, and is a simple sugar made from starch from corn, rice, potato, or wheat. It is used therapeutically in fluid and to replenish lost nutrients and electrolytes, as it provides metabolic energy. It is the main ingredient in oral rehydration salts (ORS) and is used in intravenous (IV) fluids to provide nutrients to patients who maynot receive it orally.
Dextrose also plays a role in the production of proteins and in lipid metabolism.