Glucose/fructose/phosphoric acid

Glucose/fructose/phosphoric acid
Combination of
Glucose Monosaccharide
Fructose Monosaccharide
Phosphoric acid Acid
Clinical data
Trade names Emetrol
AHFS/Drugs.com Consumer Drug Information
Routes of
administration		 Oral
Legal status
Legal status

Glucose/fructose/phosphoric acid (trade name Emetrol) is an over-the-counter antiemetic taken to relieve nausea and vomiting. Made by WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corporation, it was formerly distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare.

History

Emetrol was created by Kinney and Company of Columbus, Indiana and was first used in 1949.[1]

It is a phosphorated carbohydrate solution, and comes in syrup form.

Contraindications

Since Emetrol contains fructose it is contraindicated for people with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI). In diabetes patients, it can cause potentially harmful hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar).[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://emetrol.com/history.html
  2. ↑ Consumer Drug Information
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