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Tonact Forte Tablet ER

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Product introduction

Tonact Forte Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. Tonact Forte Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that reduce "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides levels. It may also reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke.

Tonact Forte Tablet ER should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.

Stomach pain, diarrhea, indigestion, constipation, and headache are some common side effects of this medicine. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of skin, muscle pain or dark urine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of liver function or blood sugar level while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning 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.

Uses of Tonact Forte Tablet ER

Benefits of Tonact Forte Tablet ER

In High cholesterol

Tonact Forte Tablet ER effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body and prevents the absorption of excess of cholesterol from the food that you eat. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. It also contains Vitamin B3 supplements, that help improve heart health. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Side effects of Tonact Forte Tablet ER

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 Tonact Forte

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Stomach pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Flushing of skin
  • Itching
  • Increased glucose level in blood

How to use Tonact Forte Tablet ER

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. Tonact Forte Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Tonact Forte Tablet ER works

Tonact Forte Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines: Atorvastatin and Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid) which treat high cholesterol.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tonact Forte Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Tonact Forte Tablet ER is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tonact Forte Tablet ER is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Tonact Forte Tablet ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tonact Forte Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tonact Forte Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tonact Forte Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tonact Forte Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tonact Forte Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Tonact Forte Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Tonact Forte Tablet ER, 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

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Quick tips

  • Tonact Forte Tablet ER reduces high cholesterol level and lowers the risk of heart disease.
  • Take Tonact Forte Tablet ER just after a meal or with a snack to avoid gastrointestinal problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle pain.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Tonact Forte Tablet ER may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
  • Lifestyle changes like a low-fat and salt diet, exercise, not smoking, and cutting down on the amount of alcohol you normally drink may help this medication work better.

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Patient concerns

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Please tell me the difference of tonact tg or tonact 20. The attributes being which is lighter , better to intake.
Dr. Sasthi Narayan Chakraborty
Diabetology
Tonact tg contains two drugs atorvastatin and fenofibrate which helps to reduce ldl increase hdl cholesterol and to reduce triglyceride level whereas tonact 20 only contains atorvastatin which helps to reduce ldl and increase hdl cholesterol only.
High BP since 10 years. Under control by high dose allopathic medicines. Lipid Profile normal by using Tonact 75mg.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Case has to be seen in person before starting the treatment
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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid). [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirecct. Atorvastatin. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Mayo Clinic. Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid). [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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