Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
FAQs

Author Details

Written By

Dr. Sakshi Jain

MS, BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Sachin Gupta

MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated

01 Feb 2026 | 06:03 PM (IST)

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Want to know more

Have issue with the content?

Report Problem

DNS Life Port Infusion

Prescription Required

NPPA Regulated

Marketer

Eurolife Healthcare Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Dextrose (5% w/v) + Sodium Chloride (0.9% w/v)

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product introduction

DNS Life Port Infusion is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding.

DNS Life Port Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

The medicine is generally safe with no common side effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Your doctor also needs to know what other medicines you are taking as there are many which interact with this medicine and affect the way it works.

Uses of DNS Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of DNS Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

DNS Life Port Infusion protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.

Side effects of DNS Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of DNS

No common side effects seen

How to use DNS Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How DNS Infusion works

DNS Life Port Infusion is a combination of two medicines: Dextrose and Sodium Chloride. They work by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding. Plasma is required to circulate red blood cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with DNS Life Port Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of DNS Life Port Infusion during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether DNS Life Port Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

DNS Life Port Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of DNS Life Port Infusion in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take DNS Infusion?

If you miss a dose of DNS Life Port Infusion, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

DNS Life Port Infusion is used to provide your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). It is used when a patient is not able to drink enough liquids or when additional fluids are needed after any surgery or trauma.
It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypokalemia (low potassium), peripheral edema (swelling in the arms, feet, or legs)
or pulmonary edema (when fluids build up in the lungs).
Your blood sugar level will be monitored regularly while taking DNS Life Port Infusion.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Patient concerns

I have DNS so surgery is required?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

If it is causing problem of nasal blockage get it operated. Many people have dns but doesn't need operation for all

Short Ness of breath I am taking breath by force with nose

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It can be due obstruction in nose like dns, polyp, turbinate hypertrophy. Get your nose checked and get a ct Scan PNS done

What is DNS Life Port Infusion used for?

DNS Life Port Infusion is used in a hospital setting to treat dehydration, restore fluid and electrolyte balance, and provide calories for energy. It is given to patients who cannot take enough food or fluids by mouth, such as after surgery or during an illness.

Why would I need DNS Life Port Infusion given intravenously instead of just drinking it?

DNS Life Port Infusion is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion when you cannot take fluids by mouth, such as when you are very ill, vomiting, or severely dehydrated. The IV route allows your body to receive fluids, electrolytes, and energy quickly and effectively, which is essential in situations like significant fluid loss or severe bleeding.

How long will I need to be on DNS Life Port Infusion?

The duration of DNS Life Port Infusion depends entirely on your individual medical condition. Your doctor will monitor you closely, including your hydration status and electrolyte levels, and will continue the intravenous therapy until you are stable and can take adequate fluids by mouth.

I have diabetes. Is it safe for me to receive DNS Life Port Infusion with sugar in it?

It is very important to inform your doctor if you have diabetes. Since DNS Life Port Infusion contains dextrose, a type of sugar, it can affect your blood sugar levels. Your doctor will need to monitor your blood glucose closely while you are receiving this infusion, and may need to adjust your diabetes medications accordingly.

Can DNS Life Port Infusion cause any imbalances in my body?

Yes, if not administered and monitored carefully, DNS Life Port Infusion can lead to fluid overload (too much fluid in the body), or electrolyte imbalances (like high or low sodium levels). This is why it is always given in a controlled medical setting where your condition can be closely watched.

Show less

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

DailyMed. Dextrose + Sodium Chloride. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Dextrose + Sodium Chloride. Deerfield, Illinois: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2006. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: