Acusalt 1gm Tablet is a medicine used for short-term fluid replacement. It helps treat the loss of salt and electrolyte levels in the body caused by dehydration or trauma.

Take Acusalt 1gm Tablet in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should not stop it suddenly and should complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Acusalt 1gm Tablet should be taken as a whole or can be dissolved in water before consumption, depending on the condition required to be treated.

Acusalt 1gm Tablet has minimal side effects. You may experience rashes, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain on taking the medicine. Since these side effects are temporary, let your doctor know if they bother you.

Before taking Acusalt 1gm Tablet, inform your doctor if you are on a sodium-restricted diet due to any ailment. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Acusalt Tablet

Treatment of Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Acusalt Tablet

In Treatment of Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Appropriate fluid replacement is essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery. Acusalt 1gm Tablet helps restore this fluid imbalance and aids in improving the overall health of the patient.

Side effects of Acusalt 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 Acusalt

Rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Peripheral edema

How to use Acusalt 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. Acusalt 1gm Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Acusalt Tablet works

Acusalt 1gm Tablet is a purified salt solution that works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acusalt 1gm Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acusalt 1gm 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acusalt 1gm Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Acusalt 1gm Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Acusalt 1gm Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acusalt 1gm Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acusalt 1gm Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acusalt 1gm Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Acusalt Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Acusalt 1gm 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.

Acusalt 1gm Tablet

₹6.0/Tablet

Addna Tablet

Steadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd

₹5.9/tablet

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Quick tips

Drink plenty of water while taking these tablets to maintain proper electrolyte balance.
If you have conditions like high blood pressure, kidney disease, or heart failure, regularly monitor your sodium levels to avoid complications.
Excessive sodium intake can lead to fluid retention, swelling, or high blood pressure. Stick to the prescribed dosage.
To minimize stomach discomfort, take the tablets with food or as directed by your doctor.
Avoid consuming too many salty foods while taking Acusalt 1gm Tablet to prevent excessive sodium intake.
Inform your doctor about other medications or supplements you are taking to avoid interactions.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkali Metal Chlorides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Crystalloids

Interaction with drugs

Taking Acusalt with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route) Moderate

Do not consume sodium-containing medicines with Lithium carbonate and Sodium Chloride. Your doctor may monitor your Lithium carbonate levels closely. Sodium Chloride may reduce blo... More

Tolvaptan (Oral Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood sodium levels closely. Sodium Chloride may reduce blood levels of active form of Tolvaptan.

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