Dex4

Generic name:glucose (oral) [ GLOO-kose ]
Brand names: Dex4, Insta-Glucose, Relion Grape, TRUEplus, Trutol Fruit Punch
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 23, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Dex4?

Dex4 is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. Dex4 works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.

Dex4 is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. This medicine is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.

Dex4 may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Dex4 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Dex4 is safe to use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a Dex4 product.

Do not take Dex4 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.

How should I take Dex4?

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 Dex4 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 Dex4. 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 takin...