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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	US: OTC
Identifiers
CAS Number	8052-37-7
ChemSpider	none

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.

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).

References

1. "History of Emetrol, a Classic American Remedy for Nausea". Archived from the original on 2011-03-05.
2. Consumer Drug Information

External links

• Official site

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