Diucontin K 40 Tablet 10's

Diucontin K 40 Tablet used in the treatment of Edema. The detailed uses of Diucontin K 40 Tablet are as follows:

• Treatment of Edema: Diucontin K 40 Tablet helps to treat edema (swelling) associated with cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, and peripheral conditions of various etiologies.
• Potassium Replenishment and Fluid Management: Diucontin K 40 Tablet helps to replenish potassium levels and reduce fluid overload in the body, alleviating symptoms such as swelling and shortness of breath.

Diucontin K 40 Tablet contains furosemide and potassium chloride belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics (which increase the production of urine) and is primarily used to treat edema. . Furosemide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. In doing so, it causes potassium loss. Potassium chloride is a mineral supplement added to prevent low levels of potassium in the blood. Thus Diucontin K 40 Tablet improves the fluid overload associated with kidney, liver, heart diseases and also prevents the loss of potassium. Diucontin K 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of cardiac edema, pulmonary edema, hepatic edema, renal edema, and peripheral edema of various etiologies.

• Take Diucontin K 40 Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• It is advised to take Diucontin K 40 Tablet once daily in the morning; however, follow your doctor's recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
• Swallow Diucontin K 40 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush or break it.

• Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
• Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
• Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
• If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.

Inform your doctor before stopping the Diucontin K 40 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Diucontin K 40 Tablet can be prescribed accordingly. Please tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to Diucontin K 40 Tablet or any other medicine in the past. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the swelling of the body. Diucontin K 40 Tablet should be used with caution in anuria ( a condition in which the kidney unable to produce urine), hearing problems, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, gastrointestinal lesions, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis (electrolyte disorder characterized by an imbalance in the body's acid-base balance).