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5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL)

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-0857 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL)
NAFDAC number
04-0857
Active ingredient
Anhydrous Dextrose
Strength
5%
Form
Solution for infusion
Pack size
500 mL; 1000 mL (in Viaflo pouches)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Dana Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
3 Aug 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
2 Aug 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-0857). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for anhydrous dextrose, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Elliotts B Solution is indicated as a diluent for the intrathecal administration of methotrexate sodium and cytarabine for the prevention or treatment of meningeal leukemia or lymphocytic lymphoma.

Possible side effects

Adverse reactions may occur with any given intrathecal injection due to the chemotherapy or the technique of intrathecal administration. (See product labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine.) Preservative-free methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be used to minimize adverse reactions due to preservatives. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the administration, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and, if possible, save the remainder of the unused solution(s) for examination.

Do not use if

None known.

Warnings

Intrathecal administration of drugs such as methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be performed by personnel skilled in the technique of lumbar puncture under the supervision of a physician who is experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. The labeling for methotrexate sodium and cytarabine should be consulted.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Usage in Pregnancy All components of Elliotts B Solution are normal body constituents. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Elliotts B Solution.

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL)

What is in 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL)?

5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) contains Anhydrous Dextrose (5%), as solution for infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-0857, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-0857, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is 5% Dextrose (500/1000 mL) used for?

Elliotts B Solution is indicated as a diluent for the intrathecal administration of methotrexate sodium and cytarabine for the prevention or treatment of meningeal leukemia or lymphocytic lymphoma. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for anhydrous dextrose. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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