Cuchel 250mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | MSN Laboratories |
| Active Ingredient | Trientine Hydrochloride (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Ethylenediamine Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 433 |
FAQ
Cuchel 250mg Capsule Reviews
Cuchel 250mg is used to treat Wilson’s disease by removing excess copper from the body. It works by binding excess copper in body tissues, carrying it to the kidneys where it is finally removed via urine.
You should take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals. You may check body temperature every night for the first month of treatment. You should inform the doctor if you notice any symptoms like fever or skin eruptions. Your doctor may regularly check your blood iron levels. It may cause side effects like nausea, skin rash and anemia (low number of red blood cells).
You should take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals. You may check body temperature every night for the first month of treatment. You should inform the doctor if you notice any symptoms like fever or skin eruptions. Your doctor may regularly check your blood iron levels. It may cause side effects like nausea, skin rash and anemia (low number of red blood cells).
How Cuchel 250mg Capsule Works
Cuchel 250mg is a copper chelating agent. It works by binding excess copper in body tissues, carrying it to the kidneys where it is finally removed via urine.
How to Use Cuchel 250mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cuchel 250mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Uses of Cuchel 250mg Capsule
- Wilson's disease
Cuchel 250mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cuchel 250mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cuchel 250mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cuchel 250mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Quick Tips
- Take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood iron level to check for iron deficiency.
- Monitor your temperature every night for the first month of treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fever or skin eruptions.
- Cuchel 250mg treats Wilson’s disease by removing excess copper from the body.
- It should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. Take it at least one hour apart from any other drug.