Dex4

Dex4 is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), mainly in people with diabetes mellitus. Dex4 quickly raises the amount of glucose in your blood.

Dex4 is also used to give carbohydrate calories to someone who cannot eat due to illness, trauma, or other medical conditions. This medicine is sometimes given to people who feel sick from drinking too much alcohol.

Dex4 may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Dex4 may also be used for purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

You must chew the chewable tablet before swallowing it.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

If you take Dex4 gel in a pre-measured tube, be sure to swallow the entire contents of the tube to get a full dose.

Your hypoglycemia symptoms should improve in about 10 minutes after taking oral Dex4. If not, take another dose.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Seek medical attention if you still have hypoglycemia symptoms after taking two doses.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the medicine container tightly closed when not in use.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Dex4 is safe to use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a Dex4 product.

Do not take Dex4 without a doctor's advice if you have diabetes.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to take if you have:

• heart disease, coronary artery disease, or if you have ever had a stroke;
• asthma;
• kidney disease;
• a head injury;
• alcoholism; or
• any food allergies.

Ask a doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Dex4 may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you experience:

• confusion;
• feeling light-headed, like you might faint;
• fever;
• swelling in your hands or feet; or
• sweating, pale skin, severe shortness of breath, chest pain.

Less serious side effects may be more common, and you might not have any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Dex4 is used as needed, there is no daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using Dex4.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding any restrictions on food, drinks, or activities.

Other drugs may affect Dex4, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or stop using.