5% dextrose in water (D5W)

Introduction

225 kcal/liter

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination
• solution

Additional terms

• 10% dextrose in water (D10W)
• 5% dextrose in 1/2 normal saline (D5W 1/2 NS)
• 5% dextrose in normal saline (D5W NS)
• 50% dextrose in water (D50W)