Dysphagia: Study shows that you can mix max. 2,5ml of liquid medication with 10ml of Gloup Forte without having an impact on the consistency of the product. (An exception is the use of laxatives).
In case of no dysphagia, you can take liquid medication with Gloup. This is because the thickness/consistency of the product is not essential, because you can safely swallow. By adding a liquid, Gloup will become a bit more fluid. Gloup will now mask the bad flavor of the medication.
Are you using Gloup for the first time, please try first without medication to get used to the texture and flavor.
With Gloup you can definitely take multiple pills at once. Exception is pills that have a negative impact on the other or cannot be taken together for another reason. If you have any doubt, always ask your pharmacist whether your medication can be taken at once.
Always ask your speech therapist which version of Gloup would be most suitable in your case. There are IDDSI Level 3 and IDDSI Level 4 products available. There is always a version of Gloup available that suits your personal needs.
Normally you use 5 ml per intake. With this amount the intake of the medication is made much easier. If needed you can use a bit more. The medication can be taken in multiple doses as well. The intake of extreme high volumes of Gloup can only lead to mild health issues. This would be flatulence and diarrhea. However the reality is that we never see these extreme volumes.
Gloup cannot be used if a person cannot swallow independently anymore.
Gloup cannot be used for effervescent medication.
If you do not suffer from dysphagia and you are still allowed to drink water, you could take a glass of water after the intake with Gloup if this is recommended in the IFU of the medication. However, it is not necessary. If you have dysphagia, please decide whether it is possible based on your personal situation. Always ask your speech therapist her opinion about the right consistency. Please keep in mind that taking thickened water right after the intake with Gloup can have a serious impact on the absorption of the medication. We would recommend not doing that.
Gloup exists of 85% water and is therefore the best alternative is water is not an option.
Gloup is made of food based ingredients used often and safe in the food industry. However; There are insufficient data to establish the safety of Gloup for use during pregnancy or breast- feeding.
Gloup is freely available and you do not need a prescription for it. Your speech therapist or doctor can however advise you which version would suit your needs best.
Depending on where you are living, you can buy Gloup directly in our webshop.
If the webshop is not available in your country, please send us an email, so we can provide you with the information of our local distributors.
Gloup can be used from the age of 2 and up. Between the age of 2 and 6, we recommend to use a maximum amount of 3 times a day, as the intake of all ingredients stay well below any amount of ‘Daily intake advised’.
Many medications interact with different food. many interactions have been studied, but there are still a lot unknown interactions as well. Fruit products, but dairy products as well are known to have an impact on the effect of the medication. By using Gloup medication swallowing gel you minimize the risk on those unwanted and unknown interactions.
Gloup does not contain gelatin,
No, Gloup does not contain alcohol.
There are different versions available. Gloup, Kids, Gloup Original and Gloup Forte contain a small amount of sugar (0,5 grams per intake).
If you prefer a sugar free version, Gloup Zero would be your best choice. It is sweetened with xylitol, this is a natural sweetener and it has a positive influence on the mouth hygiene.
Gloup is not amylase resistant.
Gloup is intended to be swallowed immediately. The consistency of the bolus is that strong so holding it in the mouth for a few seconds does not drastically change the consistency.
Gloup does not contain allergens, so no lactose and gluten either.
If you wish to have more information on allergens, please send an email to info@rushwood.eu.
Unopened Gloup can be used for 2 years after production date. Please check expiry date on the packaging.
After opening Gloup can be used for 2 months.
No, you don’t have to keep Gloup in the fridge. Storage temperature of Gloup is between 2 and 25 degrees celsius. However you are allowed to keep it in the fridge.
A tip to make swallowing easier however, is to keep Gloup in the fridge. The cold product will have a positive effect on the swallowing reflex.
In case of extreme high temperatures, where 25 degrees Celsius is exeeded, it definitely needs to be kept in the fridge.
On all packages of Gloup you can find IDDSI-Levels. These levels are internationally used by speech therapists. The standard catagorizes fluids and foods in different levels, based on consistency. If you have dysphagia, these consistencies are very important, as you will have a diet based on the Level that is needed in your personal situation. The consistencies of Gloup are always guaranteed the Level that is stated on the packaging. ALL Gloup products are IDDSI Level 4 from the fridge, so even safe in case of severe dysphagia. Look on the IDDSI website for more information.http://www.IDDSI.org.
There are different packaging available. Which one suits you best is depending on how many times per day you need to take medication.
Gloup needs to mask the bad taste and flavor of the medication. For people that face swallowing issues with medication, the horrible flavor of the medication is often a problem. We fix this issue by adding a nice flavor.
There are different versions of Gloup available. Click here to find out which products suits your needs best.
There is always a suitalbe version that makes the intake of your medication easier.
Gloup can be used from the age of 2 and up. Between the age of 2 and 6, we recommend to use a maximum amount of 3 times a day, as the intake of all ingredients stay well below any amount of ‘Daily intake advised’.
