Taurestin 500mg/150mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	McW Healthcare
Active Ingredient	Taurine (500mg) + Acetylcysteine (150mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	UROLOGY
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	773

FAQ

What if you forget to take Taurestin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Taurestin 500mg/150mg, 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.

Taurestin 500mg/150mg Tablet Reviews

Taurestin 500mg/150mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. It protects the kidneys from damage and reduces the risk of kidney failure.

Taurestin 500mg/150mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, fever, runny nose, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin irritation and rashes, and throat irritation. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

How Taurestin 500mg/150mg Tablet Works

Taurestin 500mg/150mg is a combination of two antioxidants: Taurine and Acetylcysteine. These antioxidants work by protecting the kidneys from damage by harmful chemical (free radicals).

How to Use Taurestin 500mg/150mg 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. Taurestin 500mg/150mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Taurestin 500mg/150mg Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic kidney disease: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. Taurestin 500mg/150mg has antioxidant properties which helps in elimination of toxic materials such as urea from the kidneys and improves kidney function. When combined with a low or very low protein diet, it helps slow down the progression of CKD and improves the quality of life. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and take it as advised to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Taurestin 500mg/150mg Tablet

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Taurestin 500mg/150mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Taurestin 500mg/150mg. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Taurestin 500mg/150mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Taurestin 500mg/150mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Taurestin 500mg/150mg is recommended.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Taurestin 500mg/150mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Taurestin 500mg/150mg 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.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Taurestin 500mg/150mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that medicine has changed.
Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.