
|Articles|January 18, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Emetrol
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Emetrol is used to treat an upset stomach and vomiting.
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Emetrol
Indication: Emetrol is used to treat an
Insight:
- Active ingredients: Dextrose (glucose) 1.87 g, levulose (fructose) 1.87g, and phosphoric acid 21.5 mg.
- This medication contains phosphoric acid/dextrose/fructose.
- Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with Emetrol.
- Do not mix with any liquid.
- Avoid if you have an allergy to fructose,
dextrose , phosphoric acid, or any other part of Emetrol. - Store at the room temperature until the manufacturer expiration date.
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