Why are blood tests needed?

Tests help detect unsafe changes in electrolytes and glucose and guide fluid management.

Can it cause low sodium or high potassium?

Yes. It may contribute to acute hyponatraemia in susceptible patients or cause hyperkalaemia, which can affect muscles and heart rhythm.

Is it suitable in kidney impairment?

Severe renal impairment with little or no urine production is a contraindication. Lesser impairment requires careful electrolyte, urine-output and clinical monitoring.

Can medicines be added to it?

Only after a healthcare professional confirms compatibility. It must not be used if an additive causes discolouration, particles, crystals or precipitate.

glucose monohydrate + potassium chloride + sodium chloride

glucose monohydrate + potassium chloride + sodium chloride at a glance

Medicine class

Intravenous electrolyte solution with carbohydrate

Potassium Chloride 0.3%, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC

Administration

Given into a vein by a healthcare professional

Potassium Chloride 0.3% w/v, Sodium Chloride 0.18% w/v, and Glucose 4% w/v Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC Potassium Chloride 0.3%, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC

Monitoring

Fluid balance, urine output, blood glucose and electrolytes are monitored; ECG monitoring may also be needed

Potassium Chloride 0.3% w/v, Sodium Chloride 0.18% w/v, and Glucose 4% w/v Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC Potassium Chloride 0.3%, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC

What is glucose monohydrate + potassium chloride + sodium chloride used for?

Selected UK products are licensed for fluid, electrolyte and energy replacement.

Correction or maintenance of potassium, sodium, chloride and fluid balance when an energy supply is required.

Prevention or treatment of potassium, sodium and chloride depletion caused by gastrointestinal or renal salt losses, particularly when an energy source is also required.

Potassium Chloride 0.3% w/v, Sodium Chloride 0.18% w/v, and Glucose 4% w/v Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC Potassium Chloride 0.3%, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC

How to take glucose monohydrate + potassium chloride + sodium chloride

This solution is given by intravenous infusion under clinical supervision. Staff inspect the solution and container, use sterile equipment and check compatibility before adding another medicine.

Tell staff promptly if the infusion site becomes painful, red, swollen or blistered.

It must not run through the same administration equipment as blood.

The air-containing container described by one selected product must not be pressure-infused.

Potassium Chloride 0.3% w/v, Sodium Chloride 0.18% w/v, and Glucose 4% w/v Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC Potassium Chloride 0.3%, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC UK Government

glucose monohydrate + potassium chloride + sodium chloride side effects

Get urgent medical advice

Allergic or anaphylactic reaction, potentially causing rash, itching, swelling or breathing difficulty
High potassium, which may cause muscle weakness, tingling, paralysis or dangerous heart-rhythm changes
Low sodium and hyponatraemic encephalopathy, with headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, confusion or seizures
Fluid overload, including peripheral or pulmonary oedema
High blood glucose
Phlebitis, pain, blistering or other reactions at the infusion site

Potassium Chloride 0.3% w/v, Sodium Chloride 0.18% w/v, and Glucose 4% w/v Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC Potassium Chloride 0.3%, Sodium Chloride 0.18 % and Glucose 4% Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPC