Dextrose 50% is for veterinary use only as an aid in the treatment of glucose deficiencies in cattle, horses, sheep, swine and in the treatment of acetonemia (ketosis) in cattle and pregnancy disease in sheep.
Dosage and Administration
Warm to body temperature prior to administration. For intravenous or intraperitoneal administration in cattle, sheep and swine. FOR INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY IN HORSES.
| Adult Cattle and Horses (454 kg) |
250 to 500 mL |
| Adult Sheep and Swine (45 kg) |
50 to 150 mL |
May be repeated after a few hours if required.
CAUTIONS: CONTAINS NO PRESERVATIVE. Use only if solution is clear. Do not retain partly used bottle. Inject slowly. If no improvement is noticed in the condition being treated after 2-3 days or less depending on the severity of the condition, the diagnosis should be re-evaluated and a veterinarian consulted. When used by the intraperitoneal route, it is advisable to dilute solution to 5% with sterile water.
Store between 15°C and 30°C. Keep from freezing.
