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Diucontin K 40mg Tablet

Name: Diucontin K 40 Tablet CR: View Uses, Side Effects and Price
SKU: 101598
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Diucontin K 40mg Tablet 10’S

SKU: 101598 Category: Urinary Retention Tags: Diucontin K 40mg Tablet 10'S, Urinary Retention

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Diucontin-K 40 Tablet is a combination medicine used to reduce excess fluid levels in your body. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload). It treats fluid overload associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.

Diucontin-K 40 Tablet will make you lose excess water through urine while maintaining potassium balance in the body. It is best to take this medicine in the morning along with food to avoid frequent urination at night time. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain are some common side effects of this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It is advised to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney, heart problems, high blood pressure or high blood potassium level. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

USES OF DIUCONTIN-K TABLET

Edema

BENEFITS OF DIUCONTIN-K TABLET

In Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Diucontin-K 40 Tablet 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 OF DIUCONTIN-K TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youre worried about them

Common side effects of Diucontin-K

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Stomach pain
Dehydration
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Decreased calcium level in blood
Increased uric acid level in blood

HOW TO USE DIUCONTIN-K TABLET

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. Diucontin-K 40 Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW DIUCONTIN-K TABLET WORKS

Diucontin-K 40 Tablet 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Diucontin Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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

Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DIUCONTIN-K TABLET?

If you miss a dose of 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.