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Benefits
In Edema Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
How it works
Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR is a combination of two medicines: Furosemide and potassium chloride. Furosemide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss. Potassium chloride is a mineral supplement added to prevent low levels of potassium in the blood.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR 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. Doctor consultation is advised.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Not Safe: Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Caution Advised: Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
Caution Advised: Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Manufacturer Address
Ground Floor Modi Tower, 98, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
References
Furosemide. Morgantown, West Virginia: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2016 (18 Mar. 2019)
ScienceDirect. Potassium Chloride (11 Apr. 2019)
Furosemide. Bridgewater, NJ: sanofi-aventis; 2010 (11 Apr. 2019)
Drugs.com. Potassium Chloride (11 Apr. 2019)
Disclaimer
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