Drug Information

What is Equal Low Cal sugar substitute used for?

This medication 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.

When should Equal Low Cal sugar substitute not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine if you have phenylketonuria.

What precautions should I follow when taking Equal Low Cal sugar substitute?

Before using this medicine, 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 Low Cal sugar substitute?

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Do not inhale this medicine. This medicine contains Phenylalanine.

What are the side effects of Equal Low Cal sugar substitute?

Most severe: None

Most common: None

Other: None

How should I take Equal Low Cal sugar substitute?

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 the medicine 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.

How should Equal Low Cal sugar substitute be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place

General Information:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine 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 this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.