Formulation:
Strips
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Manufacturer:
Bayer
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Alternate Names:Ketostix
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What is Ketostix used for? |
These strips provide a fast, convenient way of testing urine for the presence and concentration of ketone (acetoacetic acid).
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When should Ketostix not be taken?
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None |
What precautions should I follow when taking Ketostix ?
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None |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Ketostix?
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These strips are for in vitro diagnostic use only |
What are the side effects of Ketostix?
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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 Ketostix?
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Acetoacetic acid can be found in the urine from diabetics and is more commonly referred to as a "ketone body." Use of KETOSTIX Reagent Strips can alert you and your doctor or diabetes educator to changes in your condition for which adjustments in your diet and/or medication may be needed. Carefully follow the testing schedule your doctor or educator establishes. The strips provide a fast, convenient way of testing urine for the presence and concentration of acetoacetic acid (ketone). This substance when found in the urine provides information on carbohydrate and fat metabolism. As with all laboratory tests, definitive diagnostic or therapeutic decisions should not be based on any single result or method. KETOSTIX results should never be used as the sole basis for adjusting insulin dosage.
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How should Ketostix be stored?
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Store Ketostix at temperatures between 59-86 degrees F and out of direct sunlight. Replace cap immediately and tightly. Do not remove desiccant from bottle. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Ketostix, please talk with your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Ketostix 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 Ketostix. If you have any questions about Ketostix, ask your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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