Dextrose Electrolyte No. 75 and Suprep Bowel Prep

• Generic Name: lvp solution with potassium
• Dosage Forms: injection, injection, USP
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Dextrose is a form of glucose (sugar). Dextrose 5% in water is injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids and provide carbohydrates to the body.

Dextrose 5% in water is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), insulin shock, or dehydration (fluid loss). Dextrose 5% in water is also given for nutritional support to patients who are unable to eat because of illness, injury, or other medical condition.

Dextrose 5% in water is sometimes used as a diluent (liquid) for preparing injectable medication in an IV bag. A diluent provides a large amount of fluid in which to dilute a small amount of medicine. The diluent helps carry the medicine into your bloodstream through the IV. This helps your caregivers inject the medicine slowly and more safely into your body.

Dextrose 5% in water may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit contains a combination of magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfates. Magnesium, potassium, and sodium are electrolyte minerals that occur naturally in body fluids and they are used in a laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in your intestines and helps your bowels to move more quickly.

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit causes diarrhea for the purpose of cleaning your colon before a colonoscopy. Cleaning the colon allows the inside of your colon to be seen more clearly on the colonoscopy.

Suprep may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.