The FDA states that “Corn sugar (molecular
formula C6H12O6) . . . D-glucose/dextrose . . . produced from cornstarch .
. .” is “biochemically identical” to glucose (your naturally occurring blood
sugar) at the “molecular level,” 21CFR184.1857.
Therefore, the FDA states that consumption
of, or injection of, this manufactured sugar will have “little, to no, impact
on glucose (blood sugar) levels” and “will NOT provoke an allergic reaction in
consumers and patients with a confirmed IgE-mediated allergy to corn.”
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-184/subpart-B/section-184.1857
DISCLAIMER
CONFIRM
THIS CRITICAL INFORMATION WITH YOUR ENDOCRINOLOGIST AND YOUR ALLERGIST “PRIOR
TO” CONSUMING, OR BEING INJECTED WITH, THIS CORNSTARCH-DERIVED SUGAR.
REFERENCES:
Allergenic Proteins in Corn
Thermo Fisher Scientific
f8 Maize/Corn Scientific Information
Allergy & Autoimmune Disease
https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/wo/en/resources/allergen-encyclopedia/f8.html#f8_Maize/Corn_Scientific_Information
Dextrose (cornstarch sugar/D-glucose) is utilized as a glucose (blood sugar)-elevating agent (glycemic index: 100).
FDA
"Since the dextrose in Dextrose Injection is derived from corn, the product should not be used in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products [see Contraindications (4)]."
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/018561s057,018562s056,018563s057,018564s059,019345s044lbl.pdf
Pfizer
"Since the dextrose in Dextrose Injection is derived from corn, the product should not be used in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products [see Contraindications (4)]."
https://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=4421#:~:text=5.2%20Hypersensitivity%20Reactions%20Since%20the%20dextrose%20in,corn%20or%20corn%20products%20%5Bsee%20Contraindications%20(4)%5D.
Published in a Medical Journal:
"Dextrose-containing solutions pose a significant risk to patients allergic to corn. Dextrose used for IV fluids is prepared by . . . hydrolysis of cornstarch."
https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/Fulltext/2019/05000/Excipients_in_Anesthesia_Medications.11.aspx
"Pharmacists are requested to use caution and be aware that many drugs and medications contain undisclosed potential allergens in the form of sugars, starches, and celluloses. Share the corn allergy example with prescribers . . ."
http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf
Polymer Innovation, Conversion of Corn to Dextrose:
"Corn must first be converted to corn sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/
USP Safety Data Sheet
Dextrose, D-Glucose, CAS #50-99-7
"Not for use as a drug. Not for administration to humans or animals."
https://static.usp.org/pdf/EN/referenceStandards/msds/1181302.pdf
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources, Email: cornallergyinitiative@gmail.com
X: Corn Allergy Stats, @AllergyMgmt911
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