A glucan that is structurally related to maltodextrin, with more than 85% of its molecules having molecular weights between 1640 and 45 000 Daltons (Da), and a weight-average molecular weight of about 20 000 Da; it is used in dialysis fluids as an alternative to glucose-based solutions, and to reduce adhesions after gynecological or abdominal surgery. It has also been used as a vehicle for drugs given via the peritoneal cavity.

DUI

D000077607 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0275943

History note

2019 (1997)

Public note

2019; ICODEXTRIN was indexed under GLUCANS and GLUCOSE 1997-2018