Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

Composition of Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip contains Blood glucose test strips (glucose oxidase-based electrochemical reagent; exact reagent composition not specified). It belongs to the In-vitro diagnostic test strip (electrochemical biosensor; glucose oxidase system) class of medicines.

Uses of Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

• Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in people with diabetes; monitoring blood sugar levels at home or in clinical settings; helps adjust diet
• exercise and diabetes medicines as advised by a doctor

Key benefits

• Helps monitor blood glucose at home
• Enables better diabetes management decisions with healthcare guidance
• Requires a small blood sample
• Quick results with compatible Accu-Chek Instant meter
• Supports tracking of fasting and post-meal glucose levels

How Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip works

A small drop of capillary blood is applied to the strip, where glucose reacts with enzymes on the strip. The meter measures the resulting electrical signal and converts it into a blood glucose reading.

How to take Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

Use only with Accu-Chek Instant glucometer. Wash and dry hands, insert strip into meter, apply a small blood drop to the strip edge until the test starts, wait for the reading. Use each strip once; do not reuse. Follow the meter user manual for exact steps.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

Most side effects of Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Pain or bruising at finger-prick site
• skin irritation
• infection risk if lancets are reused

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

Warnings and precautions

For in-vitro diagnostic use only. Use only with compatible Accu-Chek Instant meter; incompatible meters may give incorrect results. Do not use expired or damaged strips; keep cap tightly closed and remove strip only when ready to test. Results may be affected by insufficient sample, extreme temperature/humidity, contaminated hands, or improper storage. Dispose used strips and lancets safely; do not share lancing devices to avoid infection transmission.

Interactions with other medicines

Interference may occur with certain substances/conditions depending on meter/strip system (e.g., very high hematocrit/low hematocrit, severe dehydration); refer to manufacturer instructions for known interferences

How to store Accu Chek Instant Blood Glucose Strip

Store in original vial with cap tightly closed, in a cool dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Use strips immediately after removing from vial.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Diagnostic device (Blood glucose monitoring)

Drug class:

In-vitro diagnostic test strip (electrochemical biosensor; glucose oxidase system)