Hypoglycaemia
Adult: 10-25 g (40-100 mL of 25% soln or 20-50 mL of 50% soln) as a single dose via central vein, repeat if necessary in severe cases.
Child: 0.5-1 g/kg/dose. Max: 25 g/dose.
Child: 0.5-1 g/kg/dose. Max: 25 g/dose.
Intravenous
Fluid depletion
Adult: As 5% soln given via peripheral vein. Dosage is based on individual patient requirements.
Intravenous
Carbohydrate depletion
Adult: As >5% soln given via peripheral vein. Dosage is based on individual patient requirements.
Oral
Hypoglycaemia
Adult: 4-20 g as a single dose, repeat as necessary.
Child: 15-20 g as a single dose, repeat after 15 min if necessary.
Child: 15-20 g as a single dose, repeat after 15 min if necessary.
Oral
Oral glucose tolerance test
Adult: 75 g as a single dose.