Monograph Details
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Diagnostic Agents
> Diagnostic agents
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CLINITEST |
| Manufacturer |
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Bayer Corp, Diagnostics Div. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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In vitro test. Contain sodium hydroxide; reagent tabs (copper reduction). |
| Indications |
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Detection of urine reducing sugars. |
| Adults and Children |
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Test according to package directions. Use 2 drop test for up to 5% sugar and 5 drop test for up to 2% sugar. |
| Contraindications |
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Not for ingestion. |
| Precautions |
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Poisonous. Causes severe burns. Do not use if tabs darken. |
| Interactions |
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False (+) with penicillins, salicylates, ascorbic acid, nalidixic acid, cephalosporins, probenecid, lactose, fructose, galactose, pentoses. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—36, 100 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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