Overview Introduction Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease. It protects the kidneys from damage and reduces the risk of kidney failure. Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet 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 and vomiting. 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 so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Uses of Nephroadd Tablet Diabetic kidney disease Side effects of Nephroadd 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 Nephroadd Nausea Vomiting Rash Fever How to cope with side effects? The occurrence of side effects varies from person to person. The following are a few ways of dealing with some of the common side effects. However, consult your doctor if these persist. Coping with Nausea You can help yourself by eating small, frequent meals rather than large ones and drinking plenty of fluids. Eat slowly. Avoid fatty, fried, spicy and very sweet foods. Eat cold or slightly warm food if the smell of cooked or cooking food makes you feel sick. Get plenty of fresh air. You could also try chewing ginger or drinking ginger tea. Eat bananas to replace potassium in your blood which can drop if you are sick (vomit). Use oral rehydration salts to replace vitamins and minerals lost through being sick. There are some medicines that can help you stop from feeling sick. Speak to your doctor if your condition does not improve. Coping with Vomiting You can help yourself by eating small, frequent meals rather than large ones and drinking plenty of fluids. Eat slowly. Avoid fatty, fried, spicy and very sweet foods. Eat cold or slightly warm food if the smell of cooked or cooking food makes you feel sick. Get plenty of fresh air. You could also try chewing ginger or drinking ginger tea. Eat bananas to replace potassium in your blood which can drop if you are sick (vomit). Use oral rehydration salts to replace vitamins and minerals lost through being sick. There are some medicines that can help you stop feeling sick. Speak to your doctor if your condition does not improve. Coping with Rash There are many treatments for a wide range of skin problems. Avoid hot showers or baths because hot water can irritate the skin. Make sure to pat dry your skin after a bath or shower. Do not rub or scratch the affected area. Leave the skin exposed to the air as much as possible. Do not use perfumed soaps or deodorants. Water containing chlorine can make most skin problems worse, so avoid swimming. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, tobacco smoke and caffeine as it may also make itching worse. Avoid excessive sun exposure. Always use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Moisturizers can be used regularly to soothe and hydrate the affected area. If it does not get better within a week, speak to a pharmacist or doctor. show more show less How to use Nephroadd 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. Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Nephroadd Tablet works Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet is a combination of two antioxidants: Taurine and Acetylcysteine. These antioxidants work by protecting the kidneys from damage by harmful chemical (free radicals). Safety Advice Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nephroadd 500mg/150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
