CRITOL-G

Mannitol & Glycerin Injection – it is a medication used to treat various medical conditions and is available in a sterile solution that contains a combination of mannitol, sugar alcohol, and glycerin, a sweet-tasting, odorless, and colorless liquid. The injection is commonly used to reduce brain swelling, pressure in the eyes, and pressure in the kidneys. It works by drawing excess fluids from the tissues and into the bloodstream, where they can be excreted by the kidneys.

Mannitol & Glycerin Injection is administered intravenously, meaning it is injected directly into a vein. The dosage and frequency of the injection depending on the individual’s medical condition and response to treatment. Mainly it is used to treat issues such as brain swelling, eye pressure, kidney failure, dehydration, etc.

Working Mechanism Of Mannitol & Glycerin Injection 

Mannitol & Glycerin Injection works by drawing fluids from the tissues and into the bloodstream, where they can be excreted by the kidneys. Mannitol is a sugar alcohol that is not metabolized by the body and remains in the bloodstream. It draws water from the surrounding tissues into the bloodstream through a process known as osmosis. This increases the volume of blood in circulation, which in turn improves blood flow to vital organs such as the kidneys.

Glycerin, on the other hand, is a sweet-tasting, odorless, and colorless liquid that is used to reduce pressure in the eyes. It works by decreasing the amount of fluid in the eye, which in turn reduces pressure on the optic nerve.

Safety Tips For CRITOL-G

Although being safe for consumption for all, still CRITOL-G can cause some issues in some individuals that can, later on, ask for a different treatment. Following are the precautions that need to be kept in mind by individuals while making use of Mannitol & Glycerin Injections.

• Mannitol and glycerin injections can cause changes in blood pressure and heart rate.
• It must be used with caution in patients with heart or kidney problems.
• This injection should be administered slowly over several minutes to avoid sudden changes in blood pressure or heart rate.
• This injection must be prepared and administered using a sterile technique. This can help to prevent infections and other complications.
• One needs to monitor for some signs of dehydration.
• The usage of this injection must be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding women or must be used with precaution.

Possible Side Effects Of Mannitol & Glycerin Injection 

The composition in CRITOL-G can cause some basic side effects in some individuals as follows:

• Nausea
• Injection site reactions
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dehydration