Frutone Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Furosemide (20mg) + Spironolactone (50mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 556 |
FAQ
Frutone Tablet Reviews
It is best to take Frutone in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Common side effects of this medicine include dehydration, dryness of mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, muscle pains, and low blood pressure. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
It is generally safe to use during breastfeeding. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
How Frutone Tablet Works
How to Use Frutone Tablet
Benefits of Frutone Tablet
- In Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis: Frutone helps reduce fluid retention and maintains potassium levels while also assisting in reducing fluid retention. This way it helps to address the underlying cause of ascites, manage the symptoms, and maintain electrolyte balance, leading to effective diuresis and improved quality of life for individuals with liver cirrhosis-associated ascites.
- In Treatment of Mild and moderate degrees of essential Hypertension (high blood pressure): If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Frutone reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Uses of Frutone Tablet
- Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis
- Treatment of Mild and moderate degrees of essential Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Frutone Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you're taking this medication.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
- Frutone helps removes excess water from your body.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
References
- Lactomide.
- Frusemide and Spironolactone [Patient Information Sheet]. Mehsana, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.