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Glucose Polymers
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(GLOO kose POL i merz)

U.S. Brand Names
Moducal®[OTC]; Polycose®[OTC]; Sumacal®[OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Nutritional Supplement


Use

Supplies calories for those persons not able to meet the caloric requirement with usual food intake


Usual Dosage

Adults: Oral: Add to foods or beverages or mix in water


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Dosage Forms

Liquid (Polycose®): 126 mL

Powder (Moducal®, Polycose®, Sumacal®): 350 g, 368 g, 400 g


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