Insta-Glucose

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 Insta-Glucose?

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

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

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

Insta-Glucose 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 Insta-Insta-Glucose is safe to use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a Insta-Glucose product.

Do not take Insta-Glucose 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 Insta-Glucose?

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 Insta-Glucose 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 Insta-Glucose. If not, take another dose.

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