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Glutose, Discount Drug Mart Glucose, Dex4, Albertson's Glucose Tablets, Leader Glucose, Medicine Shoppe Glucose Tablets, CVS Glucose, Dex 4, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Glucose, Medicine Shoppe Glucose, Publix Glucose, Glutol, Enfamil Glucose |
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Glutose, Discount Drug Mart Glucose, Dex4, Albertson's Glucose Tablets, Leader Glucose, Medicine Shoppe Glucose Tablets, CVS Glucose, Dex 4, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Glucose, Medicine Shoppe Glucose, Publix Glucose, Glutol, Enfamil Glucose
Uses
Treats low blood sugar.
Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Liquid, Chewable Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you when to use this medicine, and how much to use.
- Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions when treating low blood sugar.
Chew this tablet before you swallow it.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
You should not use this medicine if the plastic or foil seal inside is broken.
Side Effects
- If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Nausea.
Precautions
- Do not give this medicine to anyone who is unconscious.
Missed Dose
- This medicine is to be used only when needed.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
If your blood sugar gets too low, you may feel weak, drowsy, confused, anxious, or very hungry.
- You may also sweat, shake, or have blurred vision, a fast heartbeat, or a headache that will not go away.
- If you have symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), check your blood sugar.
- If your blood sugar is 70 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) or below, do one of the following: Drink 4 ounces (one-half cup) of fruit juice, or eat 5 to 6 pieces of hard candy, or take 2 to 3 glucose tablets.
- Re-check your blood sugar 15 minutes later.
- If your blood sugar is above 70 mg/dL, eat a snack or a meal.
- If your blood sugar is still below 70 mg/dL, drink one-half cup juice, or eat 5 to 6 pieces of candy, or take 2 to 3 glucose tablets.
- Carry candy or some type of sugar with you at all times, especially if you are away from home.
- You can take this if you feel that your blood sugar is too low, even if you do not have a blood glucose meter.
- Always carefully follow your doctor's instructions about how to treat your low blood sugar.
- Learn what to do if your blood sugar gets too low.
- Teach friends, co-workers, and family members what they can do to help if you have low blood sugar.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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