Glucose 50% 500ML

Glucose 50% injection is a concentrated, ready-to-use energy and rehydration solution manufactured by S.A.L.F. S.p.A. of Italy for cattle, horses, dogs and cats. Each 500 ml bottle contains 500 mg/ml of glucose — supplied as a sterile, hypertonic solution for intravenous infusion. Veterinarians use Glucose 50% injection to restore blood sugar in cases of hypoglycaemia and to deliver a rapid source of energy to animals that are off-feed, weak, or recovering from metabolic stress.

Key features and benefits:

• Concentrated 50% strength — 500 mg/ml glucose, or 250 g in every 500 ml bottle, for a high-calorie payload in a manageable volume.
• Labelled for four species — suitable for cattle, horses, dogs and cats.
• Fast, direct energy — glucose enters the bloodstream for immediate metabolic use.
• Supports hypoglycaemia and ketosis management — restores blood sugar during negative energy balance and recovery.
• Sterile, single-use bottle — a clear, particle-free solution in a polypropylene flacone with a 36-month shelf life.

What is the active ingredient?

The active ingredient is dextrose at 500 mg/ml. One 500 ml bottle delivers 250 g.

What is Glucose 50% injection used for?

Is an energetic rehydration fluid: it corrects low blood glucose and supplies calories when an animal cannot meet its energy needs from feed. According to Salf’s product information, the 50% strength is an energy-rich rehydrator for fluid therapy in conditions that need restored hydration combined with caloric intake, and for raising blood glucose in hypoglycaemia.

How should be given to animals?

Is given by slow intravenous infusion at a controlled rate, under veterinary supervision. Because it is hypertonic, it must be delivered into a large-calibre vein with the needle seated correctly, so the irritant solution does not leak into the surrounding tissue. Salf’s recommended dosing is approximately 0.7–1.0 g/kg for large animals (cattle and horses) and 1.0–1.5 g/kg for dogs and cats, with a glucose utilisation rate of around 800 mg/kg per hour; your veterinarian will adjust the volume and infusion rate to the individual case.

Always follow the product label and your veterinarian’s instructions. Use the solution only when it is perfectly clear and free of visible particles, administer it immediately after opening, and discard any unused portion. Fluid balance, electrolytes and blood glucose should be monitored throughout treatment.

Which animals can receive this product?

Salf labels Glucose 50% injection for cattle, horses, dogs and cats. For any other species or off-label use, follow the direction of your veterinarian.

Can it be given under the skin?

No. It is a hypertonic solution intended for slow intravenous infusion into a large vein. Given outside the vein it can irritate and damage tissue, so it should only be administered intravenously by a veterinarian.

Is it used to treat ketosis in cows?

Yes. A single 500 ml intravenous bolus of 50% dextrose is a common treatment for bovine ketosis and fatty liver disease, raising blood glucose and stimulating insulin release. It is often combined with longer-acting energy sources such as propylene glycol on veterinary advice. For cows that are also hypoglycaemic, many veterinarians add a B12 source such as Intrafer 200 B12.

How should it be stored?

Store the bottle protected from light and do not freeze. Use only a clear, particle-free solution, administer it immediately after opening, and discard any unused contents. The labelled shelf life is 36 months.

Manufactured by S.A.L.F. S.p.A. (Salf), is a veterinary essential for energy support and emergency hypoglycaemia across cattle, horses, dogs and cats. Always follow the product label and consult your veterinarian for the correct protocol for your animals.