Neflog-DS Tablet
Manufacturer
Merynova Lifesciences India Private Limited
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Neflog-DS 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
Neflog-DS 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 Neflog-DS Tablet, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.
Directions for Use
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. Neflog-DS Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neflog-DS Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Neflog-DS Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Neflog-DS Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Neflog-DS 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Neflog-DS 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Neflog-DS Tablet?
Neflog-DS Tablet is a form of essential amino acids. When administered as therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Neflog-DS Tablet is most commonly used as nutrition therapy or dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medicine prevents the unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood due to the intake of non-essential amino acids in patients with kidney failure.
In what disease conditions can Neflog-DS Tablet be used?
Neflog-DS Tablet is most commonly used as a nutritional supplement for long-term kidney diseases. It is also used during heart surgery to reduce the chances of complications. Rarely, it may be used in conjunction with physiotherapy to treat tendon pain. It may also be used to treat intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, but very rarely.
Is Neflog-DS Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Neflog-DS Tablet is a combination of various essential amino acids. It is primarily used to prevent and treat damages resulting from faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of the essential amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. While both Neflog-DS Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate have different mechanisms, their uses are quite similar.
How is Neflog-DS Tablet given?
The standard advice for an adult is to take the tablets during meals, as this aids in proper absorption or usage of the amino acids. The tablets should not be chewed. For patients with kidney failure, it should be taken in combination with dietary protein restriction.
