Glucose 5% B.Braun Ecoflac P, 500 ml

Glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution

Glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution is a glucose solution used to dissolve and dilute drugs administered via an infusion.The active ingredient is glucose monohydrate.Per liter, this medicine contains 55 g of glucose monohydrate, which corresponds to 50 g of glucose.The other ingredient is water for injections.Energy content 837 kJ/l corresponds to 200 kcal/l.Theoretical osmolarity 278 mOsm/l.pH value 3.5 - 5.5.

No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution is used to dissolve and dilute medicines to be administered into a vein via a cannula.

Application instructions

Glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution must not be used if you have high blood sugar levels that need to be controlled with more than 6 units of insulin per hour, if your blood is too acidic, if you have too much water in your body, if you suffer from acute heart failure or if you have water in your lungs.This medicine must not be used alone to treat dehydration as it does not contain salts (electrolytes).

Please talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution.Your blood sugar levels and fluid and electrolyte concentrations will be monitored to ensure they are correct during the infusion.

Use in special patient groups

Your doctor will consider very carefully whether this medicine is suitable for you if you have diabetes mellitus, have any type of impairment in your glucose metabolism or have impaired kidney function.In children, the dose of glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution should be as low as possible.

Use together with other medicines

Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.Your doctor will take into account that some medicines can affect glucose metabolism.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.Your blood sugar levels and your electrolyte and fluid levels will be carefully monitored during the infusion.

Ability to drive and use machines

This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Type of application

This medicine is for intravenous administration.The amount of solution you receive depends on the concentration of the medicine to be dissolved or diluted.Adults may receive a maximum of 40 ml per kilogram of body weight per day, corresponding to 2 g of glucose per kg of body weight per day.The maximum infusion rate is 5 ml per kg body weight per hour, corresponding to 250 mg glucose per kg body weight per hour.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Using this medicine may reduce the level of electrolytes in the blood.If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the reach and reach of children.Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and carton label.After first opening, containers must be used immediately after opening.After adding additives, the preparation should be used immediately.If not used immediately, storage times and conditions prior to use should normally not exceed 24 hours at 2 to 8°C.

Pack sizes and dosage forms

Glucose 5% B. Braun infusion solution is available as a clear, colorless or almost colorless infusion solution in glass bottles, polyethylene bottles, bags and as a set consisting of a polyethylene bottle, infusion set and venipuncture set.Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Manufacturer

B. Braun Melsungen AG
Carl-Braun-Strasse 1
34212 Melsungen