Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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.

Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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 Nirlife Injection

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Nirlife Injection

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. Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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 Nirlife Injection

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 Nirlife

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Nirlife Injection

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 Nirlife Dextrose Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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

Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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 Nirlife Dextrose Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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

Nirlife Dextrose Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nirlife Dextrose Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Nirlife Dextrose Injection

₹31.01/Injection

D5 IV Injection

D.J Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹37.19/injection

20% costlier

D 5% Injection

Eurolife Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹32.06/injection

3% costlier

Amanta D5 Steriport 5% Injection

Amanta Healthcare Ltd

₹82.2/injection

165% costlier

Pentagon D5 Injection

Pentagon Labs Ltd

₹37.93/injection

22% costlier

5 D 5% Injection

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Pvt Ltd

₹34.24/injection

10% costlier

Quick tips

Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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.
Nirlife Dextrose Injection 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 Nirlife Dextrose Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Simple Sugar (Monosaccharide)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Crystalloids

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Nirlife Healthcare

Address: 5th Floor, Commerce House 5, Near Vodafone office, Behind YMCA club, Prahaladnagar Road, Ahmedabad-380051

Country of origin: India

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