Aldonil Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Zydus Cadila |
Active Ingredient | Epalrestat (50mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Carboxylic acid Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI DIABETIC |
Action Class | Aldose reductase inhibitor |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 725 |
FAQ
Aldonil Tablet Reviews
Aldonil belongs to a group of medicines known as Aldose reductase inhibitors. It can be taken with or without food but you should try to take it at the same time every day. This will help you to remember to take it. The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. It may take up to 3 months to get the full benefits of this medicine, but you should keep taking it regularly. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor, otherwise, your condition may worsen.
This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. You should also continue taking other medicines prescribed by your doctor for blood sugar control. Keeping your blood sugar levels under control will help this medication work better.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and abnormalities in liver function tests (increased liver enzymes). Most side effects are temporary and improve as your body gets used to the medicine. Please consult your doctor if any of these bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid any alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
How Aldonil Tablet Works
How to Use Aldonil Tablet
Benefits of Aldonil Tablet
- In Diabetic nerve pain: High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Aldonil blocks the action of those chemicals that are responsible for causing pain sensation and even inflammation of the nerves due to diabetes. By relieving pain, it helps improve your quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Uses of Aldonil Tablet
- Diabetic nerve pain
Aldonil Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- If you have existing diabetic nerve disease, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
- Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
- If you have a foot injury or open wound, avoid engaging in weight-bearing activities.
References
- Ramirez MA, Borja NL. Epalrestat: An aldose reductase inhibitor for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Pharmacotherapy. 2008;28(5):646-55.
- MIMS, Malaysia. Epalrestat.
- Hotta N, Akanuma Y, Kawamori R, et al. Long-term clinical effects of epalrestat, an aldose reductase inhibitor, on diabetic peripheral neuropathy: the 3-year, multicenter, comparative Aldose Reductase Inhibitor-Diabetes Complications Trial. Diabetes Care. 2006;29(7):1538-44.