Manufacturers

Oswin Pharmaceuticals

Salt Composition

Torasemide (10mg) + Amiloride (5mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Edema Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

Benefits

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. Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Description

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload) and some cases of hypertension.It is best to take Torfree AL 10mg/5mg 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 everyday.  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.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration are very common side effect of this medicine. 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.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. It is generally safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

How To 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. Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 tablets

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Tablet

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Primary Use

Edema

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Edema

Common Side Effect

Headache | Dizziness | Metabolic alkalosis | Electrolyte imbalance | Muscle pain | Gastrointestinal disturbance

Alcoholinteraction

UNSAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lactationinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CAUTION

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

Plot No. 110, B-Wing, 3rd Floor, Balbir Bhavan, Sector-1, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400069, India.

How It Works

Torfree AL 10mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Torasemide and Amiloride.

Marketer Details

Oswin Pharmaceuticals | Plot No. 110, B-Wing, 3rd Floor, Balbir Bhavan, Sector-1, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400069, India.

Reference

Amiloride. Wrexham: Wockhardt UK Ltd.; 2007 [revised 24 Aug. 2015]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/4986/smpc | ScienceDirect. Torasemide. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/torasemide | PubChem. Amiloride. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/amiloride