Q: How long can Gloup® be kept/stored?

If unopened, Gloup® can be used until the expiry date printed on the bottle. Once opened, Gloup® can be used for 2 months. Warning: Gloup® contains carrageenan, which given in high dosage and over a longer period, can lead to gastro-intestinal upsets, mainly flatulence and diarrhoea. If you encounter these issues, always consult your Doctor or Pharmacist. In this case, always bring your bottle of Gloup® with you. Gloup® Zero contains xylitol. Products containing xylitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. Note: if the text refers to ‘pills, tablets and capsules’ it is referring to: all medicines in solid form, such as pills, tablets, lozenges, vitamins, capsules, as well as pre-packaged powders. The following are explicitly excluded: water soluble and dispersible tablets, medicines in liquid form, such as syrups and drinks. Crushing of medication or opening of capsules is not recommended without the consent of a Pharmacist or Doctor.

Q: When not to use Gloup®?

Gloup® is not intended for the intake of liquid medication and medication in dispersible form. If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients of Gloup®, always check with your healthcare professional before taking. Always bring your bottle of Gloup® with you in this case.

Question 1

Who can use Gloup®?

Accepted Answer

Gloup® can be used by anyone who struggles to swallow tablets and capsules, but can swallow independently.

Gloup® Original and Gloup® Zero is classified as a moderately thick level 3 fluid (IDDSI) and is suitable for most patients.

Gloup® Forte is an extremely thick level 4 fluid (IDDSI) and is intended for patients with moderate to severe dysphagia. For further information on thickness levels, visit www.IDDSI.org.

It is advised that a healthcare professional be consulted in the case of a moderate- severe dysphagia prior to administration of Gloup®.

Question 2

How much sugar does Gloup® contain?

Accepted Answer

Gloup® Original: contains <11g/100g of sugar (sucrose) with 12g/100g total carbohydrates.
Gloup® Forte: contains <14g/100g of sugar (sucrose) with 26g total carbohydrates.
Gloup® Zero:  contains <0,01g/100g of sugar (sucrose) with 12g/100g total carbohydrates.

Question 3

How long can Gloup® be kept/stored?

Accepted Answer

If unopened, Gloup® can be used until the expiry date printed on the bottle. 
Once opened, Gloup® can be used for 2 months.

Warning: Gloup® contains carrageenan, which given in high dosage and over a longer period, can lead to gastro-intestinal upsets, mainly flatulence and diarrhoea. If you encounter these issues, always consult your Doctor or Pharmacist. In this case, always bring your bottle of Gloup® with you. Gloup® Zero contains xylitol. Products containing xylitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
 
Note: if the text refers to ‘pills, tablets and capsules’ it is referring to: all medicines in solid form, such as pills, tablets, lozenges, vitamins, capsules, as well as pre-packaged powders. The following are explicitly excluded: water soluble and dispersible tablets, medicines in liquid form, such as syrups and drinks. Crushing of medication or opening of capsules is not recommended without the consent of a Pharmacist or Doctor.

Question 4

When not to use Gloup®?

Accepted Answer

Gloup® is not intended for the intake of liquid medication and medication in dispersible form. If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients of Gloup®, always check with your healthcare professional before taking. Always bring your bottle of Gloup® with you in this case.

Gloup 常見問題

Who can use Gloup®?

How much sugar does Gloup® contain?

How long can Gloup® be kept/stored?

When not to use Gloup®?

Do you have any questions about Gloup ?
please tell us

Gloup 常見問題

Who can use Gloup®?

How much sugar does Gloup® contain?

How long can Gloup® be kept/stored?

When not to use Gloup®?

Do you have any questions about Gloup ? please tell us

Do you have any questions about Gloup ?
please tell us