Glucose B.P (Dextrose Monohydrate)
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What is in this leaflet
1. What Glucose is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Glucose
3. How to take Glucose
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Glucose
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Glucose is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Glucose
3. How to take Glucose
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
GLUCOSE BP (DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
The name of your medicine is Glucose BP. It contains the active ingredient called Dextrose Monohydrate. It is used in Glycogen (a product in the body is made up of glucose) storage disease, intolerance to Sucrose / Isomaltose (types of sugar), Kidney failure or Liver Cirrhosis (Liver disease).
It is also used in Glucose Tolerance Test.
Do not take Glucose if you are
allergic (hypersensitive) to Dextrose Monohydrate or any of the other ingredients.
Warnings and Precautions
• Avoid prolonged use.
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Glucose tolerance may be impaired in patients with kidney failure and in the early post traumatic state (occurs after an injury) or in those with severe sepsis (blood poisoning).
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Certain medicines may be affected by treatment with Glucose, for example:
• Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
• Kanamycin sulphate and Novobiocin Sodium (antibiotics)
• Warfarin Sodium (medicine to prevent blood clots)
Pregnancy,breast-feeding and fertility
Glucose can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Driving and using machines
This medicinal product is not known to cause any effect on the ability to drive and use machines
For oral administration Adults, the Elderly and Children over 12 years:
Up to 180g daily in divided doses
Children 1 to 12 years:
Up to 90g daily in divided doses *
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4. Possible side effects
For use in Glucose Tolerance Test:
Adults, the Elderly and Children:
50g orally for each test
If you take more Glucose than you should, please consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Like all medicines, Glucose may cause side-effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you notice any side effects please consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Cox Pharmaceutical Ltd.
788-790 Finchley Road,
London NW11 7TJ.
UK.
Glucose BP; PL 42671/0008
This leaflet was last revised in June 2016.
To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio format then please contact the licence holder at the address above.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Do not take Glucose (Dextrose Monohydrate) after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date (EXP.) refers to the last date of that month.
• Do not throw away any medicines of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
What Glucose contains
The active substance is Dextrose Monohydrate.
What Glucose looks like and contents of the pack
Glucose is a white crystalline, odourless powder, with a sweet taste and comes in cardboard box or plastic containers and lids in pack size of 500g.
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