Fructose
Fructose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) classified as a dietary supplement. It serves as a carbohydrate source for nutritional support and is sometimes used in combination with other sugars for specific dietary formulations.
A simple sugar used as a nutritional carbohydrate supplement.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- V06DC01
- RxNorm
- 4112
- Generic
- Fructose
- Class
- atc-v06
- Brands
- Emetrol
- Availability
- otc
- Pregnancy
- C
- Lactation
- caution
- Half-life (h)
- 0
- Onset (min)
- 15
- Duration (h)
- 0
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- oral solution, liquid
- Regions
- United States, Canada
- Monitoring
- blood glucose
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Used as a nutritional supplement to provide carbohydrate calories and energy. May be included in specialized dietary formulations for patients with specific nutritional needs or malabsorption issues.
Fructose is a simple sugar that is absorbed in the small intestine and metabolized primarily in the liver. It provides a source of dietary energy and carbohydrates for the body.
Should be used under medical supervision, particularly in patients with diabetes or metabolic disorders. Natural source is found in fruits and honey. Not intended as a sole source of nutrition.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy