What is NutreStore?
Glutamine is an amino acid that affect the processes of growth and function of cells in the stomach and intestines.
Glutamine is a medical food product that is used to supplement dietary sources of glutamine, to treat a glutamine deficiency, or to treat a loss of glutamine caused by injury or illness.
Glutamine is also used in combination with human growth hormone to treat short bowel syndrome.
Glutamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about NutreStore?
Before you take glutamine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
The number of times per day you take glutamine depends on the reason you are using it. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
Take glutamine oral powder with a meal or snack unless directed otherwise.
Take glutamine tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while
Before you take glutamine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
The number of times per day you take glutamine depends on the reason you are using it. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
Take glutamine oral powder with a meal or snack unless directed otherwise.
Take glutamine tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using glutamine.
Do not pour dry glutamine powder directly into a tube feeding formula. Always mix the powder with water and infuse it directly into the feeding tube using a syringe.
Glutamine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a special diet, tube feedings, and IV fluids. It is very important to follow the diet and medication plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking NutreStore?
Before you take glutamine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether glutamine is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether glutamine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
NutreStore Side Effects
What are the possible side effects of NutreStore?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- chest pain
- hearing problems; or
- signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, mouth sores, unusual weakness
Less serious side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas
- dry mouth, runny nose
- swelling in your hands or feet
- muscle or joint pain, back pain
- headache, dizziness, tired feeling
- mild skin rash or itching; or
- increased sweating
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
NutreStore Interactions
What other drugs affect NutreStore?
There may be other drugs that can interact with glutamine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
What should I avoid while taking NutreStore?
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using glutamine.
NutreStore Dosage
How should I take NutreStore?
Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
When treating short bowel syndrome, you may need to take glutamine 6 times per day for up to 16 weeks.
The number of times per day you take glutamine depends on the reason you are using it. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
Take glutamine oral powder with a meal or snack unless directed otherwise.
Take glutamine tablets on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Dissolve your dose of glutamine oral powder in at least 8 ounces of hot or cold liquid. You may also mix the powder with a soft food such as pudding, applesauce, or yogurt. Stir this mixture and use all of it right away.
Do not pour dry glutamine powder directly into a tube feeding formula. Always mix the powder with water and infuse it directly into the feeding tube using a syringe.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your kidney and liver function may need to be checked with blood or urine tests on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Glutamine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a special diet, tube feedings, and IV fluids. It is very important to follow the diet and medication plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor.
Store glutamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep each dose of the oral powder in its packet until you are ready to use the medication.
What happens if I overdose on NutreStore?
An overdose of glutamine is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.
What happens if I miss a dose of NutreStore?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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