Frumil Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to reduce excess fluid levels in the body. It is used to treat edema (fluid overload). It helps in the elimination of excess water and salt through urine, reduces swelling, and improves symptoms related to edema.

Frumil Tablet is best taken on an empty stomach, as it can interact with food. For better results, it is suggested to take it at the same time every day. The dose and how often you take it depend 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 Frumil Tablet include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and muscle cramps. It may also lower the level of calcium, sodium, and magnesium in the blood in some people. Hence, regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking, as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Frumil Tablet is not safe for pregnant women. Additionally, tell your doctor if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially kidney problems and diabetes.

Uses of Frumil Tablet

Treatment of Edema

Benefits of Frumil Tablet

In Treatment of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Frumil 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.

Side effects of Frumil 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 Frumil

Dryness in mouth
Excessive thirst
Dizziness
Fever
Vomiting
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Ringing in ear

How to use Frumil 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. Frumil Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Frumil Tablet with dietary sodium.

How Frumil Tablet works

Frumil Tablet is a combination of two diuretic medicines: furosemide and amiloride. They act on different parts of your kidney to remove extra water and certain electrolytes while maintaining the potassium balance in your body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Frumil Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Frumil Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Frumil Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Frumil Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Frumil Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Frumil Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Frumil Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Frumil Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Frumil Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Frumil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Frumil 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Take Frumil Tablet in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Frumil Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It may cause excessive urine production, dehydration, and low electrolyte levels. Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that doesn't go away.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function, and the level of salts such as potassium and sodium in your blood while you are taking this medication.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

Patient has fatty liver and gall stones she is on uroscol drug now taking calcium tablets is it aggravate symptoms of gall bladder stones and also she is developing unilateral pedal odema is it due to liver disease

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Get surgery done. Unilateral pedal edema is generally not due to liver disease

Diabetic macular edema treatment

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Laser or antivegf injection

User feedback

Patients taking Frumil Tablet

Once A Day

80%

Alternate Day

12%

Thrice A week

Thrice A Day

What are you using Frumil Tablet for?

Edema

60%

Others

20%

Liver cirrhos*

20%

*Liver cirrhosis with edema

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

FAQs

Can I feel dizzy after taking Frumil Tablet?

Yes, the use of Frumil Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise from a lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

Can I stop taking Frumil Tablet if I feel well?

No, keep using Frumil Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Frumil Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as a heart attack and stroke.

Are there any special instructions regarding storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

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