Frucix 40mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 14 Apr 2026 | 04:20 PM (IST)

Frucix 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics or water tablets. It is used to reduce the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body in people who have heart failure, liver, or kidney disease. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure.

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Furosemide (40mg)

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Product introduction

Frucix 40mg 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.

Common side effects of this medicine include hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and decreased potassium and magnesium levels in the blood. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine. It may reduce the potassium level in your blood, so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements.

Uses of Frucix Tablet

Benefits of Frucix Tablet

Treatment of Edema
Frucix 40mg Tablet works by increasing the amount of urine produced. This helps your body get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. This will help you go about your daily activities more easily and make you more confident about being active. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Side effects of Frucix 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 Frucix

Dehydration
Decreased potassium level in blood
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Decreased blood pressure
Electrolyte imbalance

How to use Frucix 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. Frucix 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Frucix Tablet works

Frucix 40mg Tablet is a diuretic. It removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced.

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Quick tips

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Frucix 40mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not improve.
Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Take potassium supplements or a potassium-rich diet (banana, spinach, coconut water, etc.) as Frucix 40mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Frucix 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Frucix 40mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Frucix 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Frucix 40mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Frucix 40mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Frucix 40mg Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease patients who are unable to pass urine or whose kidney damage is due to some medicines.

Liver

CAUTION

Frucix 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as impaired coordination, double vision, weakness, dizziness or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may monitor your Lithium carbonate and potassium levels frequently and adjust the dose of Lithium carbonate accordingly.

Severe

Cisplatin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may regularly monitor and check your hearing ability.

Severe

Tobramycin (Inhalation Route)

Do not consume Tobramycin with Furosemide. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function closely.

Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

How is Frucix 40mg Tablet different from torasemide?

Both Frucix 40mg Tablet and torasemide are loop diuretics. They are used to treat high blood pressure and edema caused by underlying liver, kidney, or lung diseases. Unlike torasemide, Frucix 40mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). Torasemide has a longer duration of action and is safer to use in patients with renal failure, as compared to Frucix 40mg Tablet.

Should you drink a lot of water when taking Frucix 40mg Tablet?

It is advised to take an adequate amount of water if you are taking Frucix 40mg Tablet. This is because Frucix 40mg Tablet works by eliminating the extra fluid and electrolytes from your body by increasing urine production. This elimination of fluids may increase the chances of dehydration if you sweat a lot, exercise vigorously, or if the climate is hot. However, if you have kidney or heart problems, you must consult your doctor, who will suggest the amount of water that you should be taking. Consult your doctor for any further queries or concerns.

Can Frucix 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Frucix 40mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. On the contrary, you may lose weight as it makes your body get rid of the excess fluids from your body.

What if I take too much Frucix 40mg Tablet?

If you take too much Frucix 40mg Tablet, you may have certain side effects such as headache, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, and temporary loss of consciousness. Additionally, you may notice increased thirst, causing frequent urination. Immediately contact your doctor if you notice any such side effects or feel unwell.

How long will I need to take it for?

Frucix 40mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Depending on the illness you are being treated for. You may have to take it for a long time, even for the rest of your life. Do not stop taking Frucix 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of the medicine may lead to worsening of your condition. For instance, your blood pressure may suddenly shoot up if you are taking it for hypertension (high blood pressure), or your swelling (edema) may worsen. However, if you require a dose adjustment or further assistance, consult your doctor.

What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Frucix 40mg Tablet?

Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol, as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and fat-free products. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet.<br><br>Practice yoga or meditation and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night, as this also reduces your stress and hence helps in keeping your blood pressure normal. Consult your doctor if you need any further help to get the maximum benefit from Frucix 40mg Tablet and to stay healthy.

Can I stop taking Frucix 40mg Tablet if my blood pressure has lowered down?

No, you should not stop taking Frucix 40mg Tablet even if your blood pressure is controlled. Sudden discontinuation of medicine may increase your blood pressure again, and the chances of getting a heart attack and stroke may also increase. Consult your doctor if you are having any side effects or if you want to come off Frucix 40mg Tablet. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine for controlling your blood pressure or may suggest ways to cope with the side effects. You should understand that you need Frucix 40mg Tablet to prevent further complications, and therefore, you must not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminobenzenesulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Loop Diuretics

Related lab tests

Calcium

Intact Parathyroid Hormone

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References

Reilly RF, Jackson EK. Regulation of Renal Function and Vascular Volume. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 682-84.
Opie LH, Victor RG, Kaplan NM. Diuretics. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 95-97.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 600-601.
Furosemide. Morgantown, West Virginia: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2016. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Furosemide. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Frucix Tablet

Benefits of Frucix Tablet

Side effects of Frucix Tablet

How to use Frucix Tablet

How Frucix Tablet works

All substitutes for Frucix 40mg Tablet

Lasix Tablet

Frusimed 40mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Cisplatin (Injection Route)

Tobramycin (Inhalation Route)

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How is Frucix 40mg Tablet different from torasemide?

Should you drink a lot of water when taking Frucix 40mg Tablet?

Can Frucix 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?

What if I take too much Frucix 40mg Tablet?

How long will I need to take it for?

What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Frucix 40mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Frucix 40mg Tablet if my blood pressure has lowered down?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Intact Parathyroid Hormone

Kidney Function Test

References

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