Prescription
Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replenisher
Glucose; Sodium Chloride
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Glucose and Sodium Chloride infusion (also called Dextrose Saline) is a fluid given through a drip into your vein to supply your body with water, sugar (energy), and salt when you are dehydrated or unable to eat or drink properly.
What is it used for?
Dehydrationloss of body fluids (from vomitingdiarrhoeaor fever)low blood sugarproviding energy and fluids during hospital admissionreplacing salts and water lost during illness like malaria or typhoid
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.