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Relion Grape

Generic name: glucose (oral)

Brand names: Dex4, Insta-Glucose, Relion Grape, Transcend Glucose Orange, Transcend Glucose Strawberry, TRUEplus, Trutol Fruit Punch

Last updated November 3, 2026 0 views
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What is Relion Grape?

Relion Grape is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), mainly in people with diabetes mellitus. Relion Grape works by quickly raising the amount of glucose in your blood.

Relion Grape is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to someone who cannot eat due to illness, trauma, or other medical conditions. This medicine is sometimes given to people who are unwell from drinking too much alcohol.

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

Relion Grape may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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How should I take Relion Grape?

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 Relion Grape 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 Relion Grape. 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.

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Warnings

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.

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Before taking this medicine

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

Do not take Relion Grape 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.

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Relion Grape side effects

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

Relion Grape may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

  • 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 may not have any at all.

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

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What happens if I miss a dose?

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

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What happens if I overdose?

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.

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What other drugs will affect Relion Grape?

Other drugs may influence Relion Grape, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and any new medicines you begin or stop using.

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