Glutose 15
Glutose 15 is an over-the-counter oral gel containing 15 grams of rapidly acting d-glucose (dextrose). It is designed to treat insulin reactions and acute hypoglycemia. The gel formulation is easy to swallow and quickly absorbed by the body to help restore safe blood sugar levels.
Dosage by Body Weight
For hypoglycemia in adults and children who are conscious and able to swallow: Consume one full 15g tube of gel. Wait 15 minutes and recheck blood sugar level. If blood sugar remains below 70 mg/dL, consume another 15g dose.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Consult a physician
- Frequency
- Use only under direct medical advice
- Tracking Notes
- Not recommended for infants. Extreme risk of choking. Seek emergency medical care instead.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Approx. 4g to 5g of glucose (approx. 1/3 tube)
- Frequency
- Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes
- Tracking Notes
- Administer carefully inside the cheek. Ensure infant is conscious and swallowing.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Approx. 5g to 7.5g of glucose (1/3 to 1/2 tube)
- Frequency
- Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes
- Tracking Notes
- Carefully manage administration to avoid aspiration. Do not administer to a lethargic child.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Approx. 7.5g of glucose (1/2 tube)
- Frequency
- Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes
- Tracking Notes
- Follow with a complex carbohydrate snack once blood glucose levels stabilize.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 7.5g to 15g of glucose (1/2 to 1 full tube)
- Frequency
- Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes
- Tracking Notes
- If blood glucose does not rise after 15 minutes, repeat the dose and contact emergency services.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Consult a physician | Use only under direct medical advice | Not recommended for infants. Extreme risk of choking. Seek emergency medical care instead. |
| 5-7 kg | Approx. 4g to 5g of glucose (approx. 1/3 tube) | Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes | Administer carefully inside the cheek. Ensure infant is conscious and swallowing. |
| 8-10 kg | Approx. 5g to 7.5g of glucose (1/3 to 1/2 tube) | Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes | Carefully manage administration to avoid aspiration. Do not administer to a lethargic child. |
| 11-15 kg | Approx. 7.5g of glucose (1/2 tube) | Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes | Follow with a complex carbohydrate snack once blood glucose levels stabilize. |
| 16-20 kg | 7.5g to 15g of glucose (1/2 to 1 full tube) | Once, recheck blood glucose in 15 minutes | If blood glucose does not rise after 15 minutes, repeat the dose and contact emergency services. |
Formulation
Purpose
Rapidly raises blood sugar levels in the treatment of acute hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in individuals with diabetes.
Generic Name
Dextrose (Glucose)Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.