Electrolyte M 5% Infusion is used for short term fluid replacement. It works by replenishing fluid loss. Thus, it treats hypovolemia that can result due to dehydration, injury, or burns.

Electrolyte M 5% Infusion is a chemical found in blood that can be used to replace the loss of water and chemicals and to maintain acid-base balance in the body due to certain diseases

Uses of Electrolyte M Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Electrolyte M Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Electrolyte M 5% Infusion helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Electrolyte M Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Electrolyte M

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Electrolyte M Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Electrolyte M 5% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Electrolyte M 5% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Electrolyte M 5% Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Electrolyte M 5% Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Electrolyte M 5% Infusion is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

CAUTION

Electrolyte M 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Electrolyte M 5% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Electrolyte M 5% Infusion is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
Electrolyte M 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)
or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking Electrolyte M 5% Infusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Crystalloids

Patient concerns

What is diff.in normal heating & electrolyte heating for spine ache?

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

Electrode heating goes deep and os effective

Is electrolyte test included in arogyam 1.3 test package

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Mam Electrolytes are not included in Aarogyam 1.3. You can see which tests are included by clicking on this link https://www.1mglabs.com/package/aarogyam-1.3-includes-63-tests-2701

Loose motion and fever since last night, consulted family doctor but my daughter is not eating and drinking anything only wants to sleep. Her stomach is paining and loose motion. Please help Dr. Gave electrolyte powder, but she is consuming it.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Please take her to a good paediatrician. Diarrhoea can have deleterious effect in this age and she may immediately need intra venous replacement of fluids and salt.

My mother is 5 stage with morbid obesity. she recently had Rt side hemiparesis. After discharge from hospital when her daughter left abroad she felt very upset and calm no food no medicine for 3-4 days then she started to screaming shouting n blabbering am finding bery difficult to see my mother in this condition kindly help me

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Please take her to a physician first, she could be having delirium due to metabolic/ electrolyte imbalance or CKD. This needs immediate correction. If physical condition is stable, she may need low dose antipsychotic medication which can be prescribed after thorough clinical examination.

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References

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Dextrose. Mississauga, Ontario: Baxter Corporation; 2014. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Electrolyte M 5% Infusion

Product introduction

Uses of Electrolyte M Infusion

Benefits of Electrolyte M Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Side effects of Electrolyte M Infusion

Common side effects of Electrolyte M

How to use Electrolyte M Infusion

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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References

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