Retorlix 5 Tablet

Short Description

Retorlix 5 Tablet is a diuretic used to reduce swelling caused by too much water in the body in people with heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Retorlix 5 Tablet helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines as per the dose advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food and should be taken at the same time each day. It is best to avoid taking this medicine within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up at night to urinate. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you stop taking it without consulting your doctor, your condition may worsen. Lifestyle changes like reducing stress, restricting salt intake, and stopping smoking may help this medication work better.

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. Retorlix 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Retorlix 5 Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate. Monitor your blood pressure after starting Retorlix 5 Tablet and notify your doctor if it does not lower down. Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away. Take potassium supplements or potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Retorlix 5 Tablet can decrease your potassium levels and lead to dehydration. You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.