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Uses
1- A ready source of energy (oral, I.V.).
2- Used in solution (I.V.) to supply fluid and to sustain the blood volume.
3- In the management of shock which may follow insulin administration.
4- Osmotic diuretic (I.V., -5% solutions made with physiologic salt solution or Ringer's

solution).

Liquid Glucose

Occurrence:
 Liquid glucose is obtained by the incomplete hydrolysis of starch.
 It is usually prepared by acid hydrolysis of corn starch, the acid solution is

neutralized and filtered until clear. the clear liquid is then evaporated to the syrupy
condition.
 It consists chiefly of dextrose with dextrins, maltose and water.
 It should not contain more than 20% of water.
Properties:
 It is colorless yellowish, thick, syrupy liquid, odorless and has a sweet taste.
 It is not to be used intravenously.
Uses:
1- As a sweetening agent in food industry and as substitute for sucrose in syrup.

2- Used in massing pills and in the preparation of pilular extracts.

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