Prescription
Carbohydrate / Glucose supplement
Dextrose Anhydrous
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Dextrose Anhydrous is a form of glucose (sugar) used to quickly provide energy to the body, raise low blood sugar levels, or serve as a base fluid for mixing other medicines given through a drip.
What is it used for?
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)dehydrationenergy supply during hospital admissionmixing with other drip medicationsweakness from not eating
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.