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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 22, 2024 | 7:38 PM IST
Fruselac DS Tablet is used to remove excess water from the body. Besides this, it also maintains the level of potassium in the bloodstream and prevents hypertension (high blood pressure due to oedema (fluid retention). It works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain) in future. Sometimes, you may experience low blood pressure (hypotension), dehydration, electrolyte disturbances (potassium and sodium), headache, nausea, or dizziness.
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About Fruselac DS Tablet

Fruselac DS Tablet used to remove excess water from the body. Besides this, it also maintains the level of potassium in the bloodstream and prevents hypertension (high blood pressure due to oedema (fluid retention). Oedema or fluid overload is associated with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung) or heart failure (irregular heart pumping). Leg swelling is the main characteristic of oedema, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia) and swelling in other areas of the hands or abdomen.

Fruselac DS Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain) in future.

You can take Fruselac DS Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Fruselac DS Tablet based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience low blood pressure (hypotension), dehydration, electrolyte disturbances (potassium and sodium), headache, nausea, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Fruselac DS Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking Fruselac DS Tablet  of your own, as doing so may raise your blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of getting heart disease and stroke. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney, liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Fruselac DS Tablet can be prescribed accordingly. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or are allergic to Fruselac DS Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body.

Uses of Fruselac DS Tablet

Treatment of Oedema (fluid overload), Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Benefits

When you take Fruselac DS Tablet , it helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. In addition, this relieves oedema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fruselac DS Tablet

  • Electrolyte disturbances

  • Dehydration

  • Hyponatremia (low sodium concentration in the blood)

  • Hypochloraemia (low blood levels of chloride)

  • Hypokalaemia (low potassium levels)

  • Increased blood cholesterol

  • Increased uric acid

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)

  • Orthostatic hypotension

  • Increased urine volume

  • Headache

  • Drowsiness/somnolence

Drug Warnings

Fruselac DS Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Fruselac DS Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease (with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min), liver disease, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Fruselac DS Tablet can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known, so it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Fruselac DS Tablet and breastfeeding. Fruselac DS Tablet may cause vocal changes so special attention must be given to the patients using Fruselac DS Tablet and whose voice is significant for their work (like actors, singers, or teachers). Hypovolaemia or dehydration with electrolyte and acid-base disturbances must be corrected before using Fruselac DS Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Fruselac DS Tablet may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin), and it can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin) etc.

Drug-Food Interactions: You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Fruselac DS Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Fruselac DS Tablet should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease, or heart failure, low serum potassium (hypokalemia), and patients with nil urine output (anuria).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LITHIUM
  • RISPERIDONE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • SILDENAFIL
  • METOPROLOL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume antioxidant-rich food. Blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers are high in antioxidants.

  • Eat natural diuretic foods. Asparagus, beets, green beans, grapes, onion, leafy greens, pineapple, leeks, pumpkin, and garlic are all-natural diuretic foods.

  • Use healthy cooking oils like soybean, olive, canola, and coconut oil.

  • You should avoid refined foods such as white bread, spaghetti, sugar, and red meat.

  • Reduce or eliminate Trans fatty acids, which are found in commercially baked items such as cookies, cakes, crackers, French fries, onion rings, doughnuts, and processed foods.

  • Avoid consumption of too much salt or salty food.

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.

  • Regular physical activity or exercise like walking improves your blood flow.

  • When possible, elevate your legs or the swollen area on a chair or pillows.

  • Avoid standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure.

  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.

  • Quitting smoking and alcohol consumption is the best strategy to lower the risk of many health complications.

Special Advise

  • Treatment with Fruselac DS Tablet requires regular monitoring of serum potassium, sodium, and creatinine level.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Oedema: Oedema, also known as fluid overload, occurs due to the build-up of fluid in spaces between the cells. Oedema can result from a variety of factors. Some oedema reasons are caused by your lifestyle, while an underlying medical problem causes others. Shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and swelling in hands or abdominal areas are the symptoms of oedema.

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure is around 120/80 mm of Hg.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Fruselac DS Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

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Fruselac DS Tablet must not be taken during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

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Breast-feeding must be avoided during treatment with Fruselac DS Tablet .

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Driving

Unsafe

It is not recommended to drive after taking Fruselac DS Tablet as it may occasionally cause drowsiness due to orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure on standing from a lying position).

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Liver

Caution

Fruselac DS Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current liver conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Fruselac DS Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current kidney conditions.

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Children

Unsafe

Fruselac DS Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
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FAQs

Fruselac DS Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure and oedema (fluid retention). It helps to remove excess water from the body.
Fruselac DS Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine that is passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats oedema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain) in future.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.
You should closely monitor your blood pressure, renal function and electrolytes within 4-6 weeks of commencing therapy. Besides this, frequent checks of the potassium level are required in patients with kidney failure and with creatinine clearance below 60 ml/min per.
If your leg (foot, ankle) or any other body's part swelling, you need to visit any physician or cardiologist who could perform an ultrasound examination of your leg veins and an ultrasound of your heart (echocardiogram-ECG).
Store Fruselac DS Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not take Fruselac DS Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, or have kidney disease (with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min). Besides this, it is contraindicated in cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).
Fruselac DS Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat oedema (fluid overload) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Yes, Fruselac DS Tablet is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Fruselac DS Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness.
Fruselac DS Tablet contains furosemide which may increase uric acid levels leading to gout. Consult the doctor if you experience sudden severe pain in a joint (usually your big toe).

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