On this page · 9 sections
- What is Transcend Glucose Strawberry?
- How should I take Transcend Glucose Strawberry?
- Warnings
- Before taking this medicine
- Transcend Glucose Strawberry side effects
- What happens if I miss a dose?
- What happens if I overdose?
- What other drugs will affect Transcend Glucose Strawberry?
- Common questions about glucose
Transcend Glucose Strawberry
Generic name: glucose (oral)
Brand names: Dex4, Insta-Glucose, Relion Grape, Transcend Glucose Orange, Transcend Glucose Strawberry, TRUEplus, Trutol Fruit Punch
What is Transcend Glucose Strawberry?
Transcend Glucose Strawberry is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), mainly in people with diabetes mellitus. Transcend Glucose Strawberry works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.
Transcend Glucose Strawberry is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to someone who cannot eat due to illness, trauma, or other medical conditions. Transcend Glucose Strawberry is sometimes given to people who are ill from drinking too much alcohol.
Transcend Glucose Strawberry may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).
Transcend Glucose Strawberry may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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How should I take Transcend Glucose Strawberry?
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 Transcend Glucose Strawberry 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 Transcend Glucose Strawberry. 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 Transcend Glucose Strawberry is safe to use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a Transcend Glucose Strawberry product.
Do not take Transcend Glucose Strawberry 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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Transcend Glucose Strawberry 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.
Transcend Glucose Strawberry may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:
- 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 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 FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Transcend Glucose Strawberry is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using Transcend Glucose Strawberry.
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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 Transcend Glucose Strawberry?
Other drugs may affect Transcend Glucose Strawberry, 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 discontinue.
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