Pronunciation: GLOO-kose
Generic Name: Glucose
Brand Name: Insta-Glucose
Insta-Glucose Gel is used for:
Treating reactions caused by low blood glucose (sugar).
Insta-Glucose Gel is a monosaccharide (simple sugar). It works by quickly raising the glucose level in the blood.
Do NOT use Insta-Glucose Gel if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Insta-Glucose Gel
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Insta-Glucose Gel:
Some medical conditions may interact with Insta-Glucose Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Insta-Glucose Gel. However, no specific interactions with Insta-Glucose Gel are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Insta-Glucose Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Insta-Glucose Gel:
Use Insta-Glucose Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Insta-Glucose Gel by mouth as directed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Insta-Glucose Gel, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Insta-Glucose Gel.
Important safety information:
- If your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor about any low blood sugar reactions.
- Check the expiration date on Insta-Glucose Gel regularly. Replace it so you always have a non-expired product available.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Insta-Glucose Gel has not been shown to cause harm to the fetus. It is not known if Insta-Glucose Gel is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Insta-Glucose Gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Insta-Glucose Gel:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Insta-Glucose side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Insta-Glucose Gel:
Store Insta-Glucose Gel at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Insta-Glucose Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Insta-Glucose Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Insta-Glucose Gel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Insta-Glucose Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Insta-Glucose resources
- Insta-Glucose Side Effects (in more detail)
- Insta-Glucose Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Insta-Glucose Drug Interactions
- Insta-Glucose Support Group
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