Nephgard Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat, improve, control, and prevent various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to treat anaemia, respiratory illnesses, brain, and spinal cord disorders, heart diseases, kidney diseases, skin problems, hormonal disorders, and immune system problems.

Nephgard Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pyridoxine and Acetylcysteine. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) acts as a coenzyme essential for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Acetylcysteine converts into L-cysteine in the body, which is essential for the production of proteins. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Nephgard Tablet may cause side-effects such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), rash, itching, upset stomach, and drowsiness. It may also cause numbness or pricking sensation in the hands and feet if large doses are taken. These side-effects are mild and temporary. However, inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Nephgard Tablet if you are allergic to Pyridoxine, Acetylcysteine, or any ingredients present in it. It is not recommended for use in children. Before taking Nephgard Tablet , inform your doctor if you have asthma, stomach ulcers, liver, or kidney diseases, and allergic to histamine (in people who are intolerant to foods and drinks containing histamines such as tomatoes, processed foods, or wine). Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Nephgard Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pyridoxine and Acetylcysteine. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) replenishes the deficient vitamin B6 in the body. It acts as a coenzyme essential for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Acetylcysteine converts into L-cysteine in the body, which is essential for producing proteins. It has antioxidant properties and protects the cells from damage. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Vomiting (being sick)
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal discomfort
• Rash
• Itching
• Upset stomach
• Drowsiness
• Numbness of hands and feet (if taken in large doses)

Nephgard Tablet should be used with caution in patients with decreased lung function (asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and stomach ulcers. Do not use Nephgard Tablet more than recommended as this medicine may cause peripheral neuritis (damage to the nerves present outside the brain and spinal cord) in large doses. Nephgard Tablet increases the risk of Steven-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome which are characterized by severe skin rashes. So, stop taking this medication and consult your doctor immediately if you notice skin rashes, ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, or genitals, or conjunctivitis (pink eye), followed by flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and body ache.

Drug-drug interactions: Nephgard Tablet may interact with a medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease (levodopa), a medication used to treat tuberculosis (isoniazid), medications used to treat cough, a medicine used to treat poisonings (activated charcoal), birth control pills, a medication used to treat arthritis (penicillamine), aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, and amikacin, etc.), other antibiotics (penicillin and tetracycline), and medicine used to treat chest pain (glyceryl trinitrate).

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-disease interactions: Nephgard Tablet should be used with caution in patients with asthma, stomach ulcers, liver disease, kidney disease, and allergic to histamines.

• LEVODOPA
• ISONIAZID
• ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
• PENICILLAMINE
• GENTAMICIN
• STREPTOMYCIN
• TOBRAMYCIN
• AMIKACIN
• PENICILLIN
• TETRACYCLINE
• GLYCERYL TRINITRATE

• Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, and salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, and potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.

Nephgard Tablet may alter blood results when the test for salicylic acid (aspirin) is performed. It may also alter results when tested for the presence of ketones in the urine.

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, heart problems, kidney diseases, respiratory illnesses, or neurological diseases.