Ketosteril Tablet

Short Description

Ketosteril Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease, reducing urea levels in the blood and delaying the risk of undergoing long-term dialysis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Ketosteril Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking it along with a low-protein diet may help get the best of the medicine. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during treatment. While you are taking this medicine, your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum calcium levels. This medicine is usually well tolerated with no common side effects. Ensure regular doctor consultation to evaluate medicine effects on your body. Before taking Ketosteril Tablet, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.

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. Ketosteril Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ketosteril Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Ketosteril Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Ketosteril Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Ketosteril Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called nutritional supplements. It follows same catabolic pathways as amino acids and works by improving the metabolism of protein in the body thereby improving the renal function.

You have been prescribed Ketosteril Tablet for treatment of chronic kidney disease. Taking it along with a low-protein diet helps in delaying the progression of kidney diseases and dialysis initiation. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during therapy. Regularly monitor serum calcium levels as instructed by your doctor. Reduce your intake of vitamin D and other calcium sources if the levels are high.