CVS Glucose (Oral)

Generic name: dextrose (oral route) [ DEX-trose ]
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• CVS Glucose
• Dex4
• Enfamil Glucose
• Glutol
• Glutose
• Insta-Glucose
• Similac Glucose

In Canada

• Glucodex 100 G
• Glucodex 50 G
• Glucodex 75 G

Available Dosage Forms:

• Gel/Jelly
• Tablet, Chewable
• Powder
• Solution
• Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent

Uses for CVS Glucose

Dextrose oral gel is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) before unconsciousness occurs.

This medicine is available without a doctor's prescription.

Before using CVS Glucose

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Use of dextrose oral gel is not recommended in children younger than 2 years of age.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of dextrose oral gel in geriatric patients.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Trouble swallowing or
• Unconsciousness—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

Proper use of CVS Glucose

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain dextrose. It may not be specific to CVS Glucose. Please read with care.

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do ...