DEX

Who said carb loading was just for athletes….

  • DEX drinks are suitable preparation for most surgeries.

  • The purpose of this balanced carbohydrate drink is to provide hydration and fuel for your body in preparation of a physical demand.

  • They improve anxiety, reduce nausea and help your anaesthetist in placing a drip to start your anaesthetic.

  • It can be tricky fitting DEX drinks into complex bowel preparation instructions so we understand if they are omitted for endoscopic procedures.

  • There are different timings on how to take DEX on their website, all are fine but my preference is described on the Fasting tab of this page.

Stockists:

  • Capital Chemists - Wainiassa, Charnwood, Kingston

  • The Pharmacy on Northbourne

  • The Pharmacy on Franklin (Manuka)

  • Cooleman Court Pharmacy (Weston)

  • Kooringal Pharmacy - Wagga Wagga