The chemical formula of Dextrose is C6H12O6. Dextrose is the
name sometimes given to dextrorotatory glucose, which is in turn
shortened 'D-glucose'.
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it called 5 % Dextrose because contains 5 gram of Dextrose /
100ml of Water
(5% Dextrose in Water)
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5% dextrose
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D5W or Dextrose 5% in an IV bag is clear. There should be no
discoloration. If you break open the bag and feel the solution it
is sticky and runs like thin syrup.