Insta-Glucose

Insta-Glucose is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), mostly in people with diabetes mellitus. Insta-Glucose works by quickly raising the amount of glucose in your blood.

Insta-Glucose is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to someone who cannot eat due to illness, injury, or other medical conditions. Insta-Glucose is sometimes given to people who are unwell from drinking too much alcohol.

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

Insta-Glucose may also be used for reasons 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 you swallow it.

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

If you take Insta-Glucose 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 Insta-Glucose. 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 using.

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

Do not take Insta-Glucose 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 notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Insta-Glucose can cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• confusion;
• feeling light-headed, as if 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 happen more often, and you might not have any at all.

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

Since Insta-Glucose is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using Insta-Glucose.

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

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Other drugs may influence Insta-Glucose, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and any medicine you begin or stop using.