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Sucrose

Drug #1221

Sucrose is a non-reducing disaccharide obtained from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum), sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) and sorghum. Sucrose is composed of glucose and fructose linked via their anomeric carbons. Sucrose is extensively used as a food and a sweetener. its hypertonic solution is used to initiate osmotic diuresis.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Natural origin.

Molecular Weight: 342.3 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 0.5 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 170 · Non-proprietary name: Sucrose.

Molecular structure of Sucrose

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via through Small Intestine, renal excretion is unchanged.

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Indications

Sucrose is primarily indicated in conditions like Cough, Hiccup, Pain, Spasm, Wounds.

Contraindications

Sucrose is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Sucrose in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Acute renal failure .

Sucrose is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Bloating , Diarrhea, Gas.

Warnings / Precautions

Sucrose should be used with caution in patients with any illness or allergy or diabetes mellitus.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Liquid
22 %w/v
Syrup
1.512 g/5ml

Storage Conditions

Sucrose should be stored Syrup.

Drug Classification

  1. 1.26.2.2 — Caloric solutions

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Sucrose in Pakistan:

MarviMBLNovartisPharmatec