Brand name: Glucose (Phebra)
Glucose (Phebra) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) glucose. On this page you will find out more about Glucose (Phebra), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: glucose
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Glucose (Phebra) 50% (25 g/50 mL) concentrated injection, 10 x 50 mL vials
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
Glucose 50% intravenous infusion is strongly hypertonic and may be used to reduce increased cerebrospinal pressure and/or oedema due to delirium tremens or acute alcoholic intoxication. It may also be used to treat severe hypoglycaemia due to an excess of insulin and to provide concentrated calories in total parenteral nutrition regimes.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Clear colourless particle-free solution |
| Dosage Form | Injection, solution |
| Route of administration | Intravenous |
| Medicine schedule |
50mL x 10: Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Vial |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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