Minilactone Tablet

Minilactone Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, ascites associated with liver cirrhosis, and mild and moderate degrees of essential hypertension. It works by reducing the excess fluid levels in the body while maintaining the potassium balance.
 

It is best to take Minilactone Tablet in the morning along with food in order to avoid frequent urination at night time. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Common side effects of this medicine include dehydration, dryness of mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, muscle pains, and low blood pressure. It might lower down the level of calcium, sodium and magnesium in the blood. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. It might cause dizziness or tiredness if happens rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

It is generally safe to use during breastfeeding. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or pregnant. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

USES OF MINILACTONE TABLET

• Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis
• Treatment of Mild and moderate degrees of essential Hypertension (high blood pressure)

BENEFITS OF MINILACTONE TABLET

In Treatment of Ascites associated with Liver cirrhosis

Minilactone Tablet helps reduce fluid retention and maintains potassium levels while also assisting in reducing fluid retention. This way it helps to address the underlying cause of ascites, manage the symptoms, and maintain electrolyte balance, leading to effective diuresis and improved quality of life for individuals with liver cirrhosis-associated ascites.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MINILACTONE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Minilactone

• Electrolyte imbalance
• Volume depletion
• Dryness in mouth
• Weakness
• Lethargy
• Restlessness
• Muscle pain
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Fast heart rate
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Gastrointestinal disturbance
• Feeling thirsty

HOW TO USE MINILACTONE TABLET

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. Minilactone Tablet is to be taken with food.
Avoid Minilactone Tablet with dietary sodium.

HOW MINILACTONE TABLET WORKS

Minilactone Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Furosemide and Spironolactone. Furosemide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also reduces blood pressure and enables heart to pump efficiently. Spironolactone is also a diuretic which conserves potassium, thereby balancing its levels in the body.