Formulation:
Sweetner
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Manufacturer:
The NutraSweet Company
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Alternate Names:Equal Low Cal (sugar substitute) (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame)
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What is Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) used for? |
Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) is used as a substitute to sugar (artificial sweetener) in coffee, tea and desserts in people with diabetese or those who are on a weight loss prog.
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When should Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) not be taken?
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Do not take Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) if you have phenylketonuria. |
What precautions should I follow when taking Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) ?
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Before using Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have impaired kidney or liver function, if you have heart or lung problem if you have a metabolic disorder called phenylketonuria |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame)?
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Keep Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) out of the reach of children. Do not inhale Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame). Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) contains Phenylalanine. |
What are the side effects of Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame)?
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Most severe: None
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Most common: None
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Other: None
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How should I take Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
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How should Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) be stored?
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Store Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) at room temperature in a cool, dry place |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame), please talk with your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame). If you have any questions about Equal (dextrose with maltodextrin/aspartame), ask your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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