Dextrose and central pontine myelinolysis Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Dextrose Side Effects Report #5645274-4
Dextrose side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 21, 2008. Male patient, child 4 years of age, was diagnosed with dehydration and was treated with Dextrose. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: central pontine myelinolysis, hyponatraemia. Dextrose dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Dextrose Side Effects Report #5653375-X
Dextrose side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2008. Male patient, child 4 years of age, was diagnosed with dehydration and was treated with Dextrose. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: central pontine myelinolysis, convulsion, cyanosis, hyponatraemia, pneumonia aspiration, respiratory arrest, unresponsive to stimuli. Dextrose dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.