Drug Reference
Glucose
Other irrigating solutions
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other irrigating solutions
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Clinimix 4.25/10Clinimix 4.25/25Clinimix 4.25/5Clinimix 5/15Clinimix 5/20Clinimix 5/25Clinimix E 2.75/5Clinimix E 4.25/10Clinimix E 4.25/5Clinimix E 5/15Clinimix E 5/20Dex4Dianeal Low Calcium 1.5Dianeal Low Calcium 2.5Dianeal Low Calcium 4.25Dianeal PD-2/1.5Dianeal PD-2/2.5Dianeal PD-2/4.25EmetrolEnfamil GlucoseGlucoburstGlutoseInsta-GlucoseIonosol-MBIsolyte PIsolyte S in 5 % DextroseNormosol-MNormosol-R in 5 % DextrosePlasma-Lyte 56 in 5 % DextroseReliOn Glucose
Available as
175 MG · Chewable Tablet166.7 MG/ML · Oral Solution150 MG/ML · Injectable Solution8.8 MG/ML · Injectable Solution6.67 UNT/ML · Oral Solution0.774 MG/MG0.45 MG/MG250 ML · Injection500 ML · Injection1000 ML · Injection50 ML · Injection100 ML · Injection25 ML · Injection150 ML · Injection0.2 MG/ML · Injectable Solution9.52 UNT/ML0.4 MG/MG100 MG/ML · Oral Solution50 MG/ML · Oral Solution500 MG/ML · Injectable Solution600 MG/ML · Injectable Solution700 MG/ML · Injectable Solution25 MG/ML · Injectable Solution15000 MG · Chewable Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of excess sweating, increased hunger, fatigue, or lightheadedness.*
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Place drops under tongue 30 minutes before/after meals. Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day for up to 6 weeks. For immediate onset of symptoms, take 10 to 15 drops every 15 minutes up to 3 hours. For less severe symptoms, take 10-15 drops hourly up to 8 hours. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS Consult a doctor if condition worsens or if symptoms persist. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CHILDRENS ALLERGY RELIEF (FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE) SPRAY, METERED [SAFEWAY]
- SIMETHICONE 125 MG (SIMETHICONE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [SPORTPHARM LLC]
- SIMETHICONE 80MG (SIMETHICONE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [GENDOSE PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRILOSEC OTC (OMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM) TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE [THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY]
- PEPTO GAS PLUS BLOATING (SIMETHICONE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.