2DG 2.34GM SACHET
2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE
Manufacturer : DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTDOrigin of Medicine : IndiaIntroduction:
2-DG 2.34g Powder consists of the active ingredient 2-Deoxy-D-glucose. It is an antiviral and anti-inflammatory medicine that is indicated as an adjunct to the standard treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 infection.
This medicine is not intended for you if you are allergic to 2-DG or any of its analogues such as fluorodeoxyglucose. Check with your physician before you consume this powder. This medicine is intended only for individuals aged 18 years and above. Your healthcare provider will evaluate your blood glucose levels during this treatment if you have diabetes.
Uses of 2-DG 2.34g Powder:
- Adjunct to standard treatment of COVID-19 in moderate-to-severely infected patients.
How 2-DG 2.34g Powder works:
2-DG 2.34g Powder selectively accumulates in cells infected by the virus because virally infected cells have a higher demand for glucose. It inhibits the energy required for the viral cells to multiply and makes the new viruses incapable of infecting human cells.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your physician regarding any medicines you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information:
Store in a dry place 25°C.
References:
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., [Revised on 2021] [Accessed on 25th Dec 2021], https://www.drreddys.com/2dg/
How to use 2-DG 2.34g Powder:
Consume this powder twice a day before food. Mix one or two sachets of powder in 100ml drinking water. Your physician will tell if you should take one or two sachets based on your body weight.
Safety Advice:
Pregnancy:
Before you take this medicine, tell your physician if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Breastfeeding:
This medicine is not intended for use if you are a breastfeeding mother. Inform your physician if you are planning to breastfeed your baby.
Liver:
Exercise caution before taking this medicine if you have liver problems.
Kidney:
Exercise caution before taking this medicine if you have kidney problems.
Others:
- This medicine is not intended for you if you are allergic to 2-DG or any of its analogues such as fluorodeoxyglucose. Check with your physician before you consume this powder.
- This medicine is intended only for individuals aged 18 years and above.
- Your physician will monitor your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes.
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Increased heart rate
- Confusion
Common:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Tiredness
- Stomach pain
- High blood sugar levels
- Tremors
- Sweating
- Dizziness

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