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Medicines glucagonQuestion & answer

glucagon · Medicine question

When should a glucagon emergency kit be used?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

For severe hypoglycaemia when an insulin-treated person cannot safely take glucose by mouth, particularly if unconscious or unable to cooperate.

Sources for this answer

GlucaGen Hypokit 1 mgemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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