Good Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)
Glucose is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. This medicine works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.
Glucose is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. Glucose is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.
Glucose may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).
Glucose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a glucose product.
Do not take 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:
- 心脏病、冠状动脉疾病,或如果你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.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- confusion;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- fever;
- swelling in your hands or feet; or
- sweating, pale skin, severe shortness of breath, chest pain.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Ask a doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)?
UseGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
You must chew thechewable tabletbefore you swallow it.
Measureliquid medicinecarefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
If you take glucosegelin 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 glucose. 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 taking two doses.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the medicine container tightly closed when not in use.
Since glucose is used when needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using this medicine.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onGood Neighbor Orange Glucose (Oral)?
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RP 145
Color: orange
Shape: round
Flavor: orange
Imprint: RP 145