Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR
Salt Composition:Furosemide 40mg + Potassium Chloride 600mg
Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR 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 CR 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.
Last updated on: 17-12-2023
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Quick Summary
Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR 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 CR 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.
Benefits of Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR
Edema
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 of Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR
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 you're worried about them. ['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']
Directions for Use
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 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.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT 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. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - 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.
Driving
UNSAFE - 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.
Kidney
CAUTION - 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. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION - 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. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR?
If you miss a dose of Diucontin-K 40 Tablet CR, 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.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
Manufacturer Address
Ground Floor Modi Tower, 98, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019
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