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Frulac Sachet

Introduction to Frulac Sachet

It is a combination medication classified as a diuretic, specifically a combination of a loop diuretic and a potassium-sparing diuretic. It is used to treat conditions related to excess fluid retention in the body, such as swelling due to heart or kidney problems.

It contains furosemide, which helps the body eliminate excess salt and water, and spironolactone, which conserves potassium while still removing excess fluid.

Use it in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor

How Frulac Sachet Works?

Frulac Sachet is a combination of two medicines: Furosemide and Spironolactone. Furosemide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also relaxes blood vessels, but causes potassium loss. Spironolactone is also a diuretic which conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body.

How To Use Frulac Sachet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Frulac Sachet is to be taken with food. Avoid Frulac Sachet with dietary sodium.

Benefits Of Frulac Sachet

It reduces excess fluid.

Side Effects Of Frulac Sachet

Dehydration
Decreased sodium level in blood
Breast enlargement in male
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Decreased calcium level in blood
Increased blood uric acid

FAQS

Frulac Sachet

Q. What are the recommended storage conditions for Frulac?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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Q. What is Frulac?

Frulac is a fixed-dose combination of furosemide (a loop diuretic) and spironolactone (an antagonist of aldosterone). Both are diuretics and they help to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of this combination is advised in patients of congestive heart failure (heart failure leading to fluid accumulation in the lung and rest of the body), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder), liver cirrhosis with fluid retention (edema) and swelling of the abdomen (ascites).

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Q. Is it safe to use Frulac?

Yes, Frulac is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like dizziness, dehydration, decreased sodium level in blood, breast enlargement in males, decreased magnesium level in blood, decreased calcium level in blood, increased blood uric acid. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

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Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Frulac?

The use of Frulac should be avoided in patients with hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonylureas or spironolactone or any other ingredient of the product. The use of this medicine should also be avoided in patients with anuria, acute renal insufficiency, hepatic coma and pre-coma, low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiac arrhythmias, patients taking aminoglycosides or cephalosporins, kidney dysfunction due to drugs which cause renal damage, patients with high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), Addisons disease and in children with moderate to severe renal impairment.

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Q. Can the use of Frulac cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Frulac can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.

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Q. Can the use of Frulac cause gout?

Yes, Frulac can cause gout. Frulac contains furosemide which can increase the blood uric acid levels by increasing its absorption from the kidneys. Increased uric acid levels can cause a gout attack. Inform your doctor if you have hyperuricemia (excess of uric acid in blood) or a history of gout before taking this medicine. Use of Frulac should be avoided in patients with gout.