Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis|Treatment of Mild and moderate degrees of essential Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet helps reduce fluid retention and maintains potassium levels while also assisting in reducing fluid retention. This way it helps to address the underlying cause of ascites manage the symptoms and maintain electrolyte balance leading to effective diuresis and improved quality of life for individuals with liver cirrhosis-associated ascites.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.\u003cbr>Avoid Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of congestive heart failure nephrotic syndrome ascites associated with liver cirrhosis and mild and moderate degrees of essential hypertension. It works by reducing the excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance.It is best to take Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.Common side effects of this medicine include dehydration dryness of mouth thirst weakness lethargy muscle pains and low blood pressure. It might lower down the level of calcium sodium and magnesium in the blood. Hence regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.It is generally safe to use during breastfeeding. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.\u003cbr>Avoid Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet with dietary sodium.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis|Treatment of Mild and moderate degrees of essential Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Electrolyte imbalance | Volume depletion | Dryness in mouth | Weakness | Lethargy | Restlessness | Muscle pain | Hypotension (low blood pressure) | Fast heart rate | Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) | Gastrointestinal disturbance | Feeling thirsty

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.| Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet?::: The use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria acute renal insufficiency hepatic coma and pre-coma low blood pressure (hypotension) cardiac arrhythmias patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) Addison's disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.| Q. What is Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet?::: Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is a fixed-dose combination of furosemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body) nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder) liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema) and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).| Q. Is it safe to use Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet?::: Yes Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness dehydration decreased sodium level in blood breast enlargement in males decreased magnesium level in blood decreased calcium level in blood increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.| Q. Can the use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet cause dizziness?::: Yes the use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint weak unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.| Q. Can the use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet cause gout?::: Yes Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet can cause gout. Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Fruselac 20mg/50mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with gout.