Glutose (Oral)

Dextrose oral gel is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) before a person becomes unconscious.

This medicine is available without a prescription from a doctor.

Your doctor will monitor your progress closely while you are taking this medicine. This will help your doctor determine if the medicine is working correctly and if you should keep receiving it.

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking it must be weighed against the benefits it will provide. This is a decision you and your doctor will make together. For this medicine, consider the following:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, let your healthcare professional know if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Dextrose oral gel is not recommended for children younger than 2 years old.

Geriatric

There is no information available on how age affects the effects of dextrose oral gel in older adults.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should not be used together at all, while others may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these situations, your doctor may want to adjust the dose, or other precautions may be needed. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken around the time of eating food or specific types of food due to possible interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk to your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

Having other medical problems may affect how you can use this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical issues, especially:

• Trouble swallowing or
• Unconsciousness—This medicine should not be used in patients with these conditions.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

• Cough
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives, itching, or skin rash
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• CVS Glucose
• Dex4
• Enfamil Glucose
• Glutol
• Glutose
• Insta-Glucose
• Similac Glucose

In Canada

• Glucodex 100 G
• Glucodex 50 G
• Glucodex 75 G

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Chewable
• Gel/Jelly
• Powder
• Solution
• Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions when treating low blood sugar.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

To use the gel:

• Twist tip off and squeeze entire contents of the tube into mouth and swallow.
• Do not use the medicine if tube has been opened or punctured.

This medicine is to be used only when needed.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (gel):For treatment of low blood sugar: Adults—15 grams (1 tube) as needed. If no response within 15 minutes, take again another dose. If there is no response within 30 minutes, call a doctor. Children 2 years of age and older—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use is not recommended.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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