Tide Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension.
It is best to take Tide Plus 10 Tablet 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 everyday. 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.
Dehydration is very common side effect of this medicine. 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.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Edema means swelling of the body due to excess water. Swelling usually occurs in the feet, legs, arms but it can involve your whole body. Tide Plus 10 Tablet reduces swelling by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water and treats edema. Tide Plus 10 Tablet helps maintain the level of potassium in the body. Altogether, this will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be more effective.
Side effects of Tide Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tide Plus
Dizziness
Frequent urge to urinate
Headache
Inflammation of the nose
Muscle pain
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Increased liver enzymes
Gum inflammation
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Memory impairment
Decreased sodium level in blood
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Pain during periods
Abnormal ECG
How to use Tide Plus 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. Tide Plus 10 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Tide Plus Tablet works
Tide Plus 10 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Spironolactone and Torasemide.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tide Plus 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tide Plus 10 Tablet 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tide Plus 10 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tide Plus 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tide Plus 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tide Plus 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tide Plus 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Tide Plus 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tide Plus 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tide Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tide Plus 10 Tablet, 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.
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