Retacyl Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. It protects the kidneys from damage and reduces the risk of kidney failure.

Retacyl Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, fever, runny nose, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin irritation and rashes, and throat irritation. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Retacyl Tablet

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Benefits of Retacyl Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. Retacyl Tablet has antioxidant properties which helps in elimination of toxic materials such as urea from the kidneys and improves kidney function. When combined with a low or very low protein diet, it helps slow down the progression of CKD and improves the quality of life. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and take it as advised to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Retacyl 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 Retacyl

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Fever
Runny nose
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Skin irritation
Throat irritation

How to use Retacyl 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. Retacyl Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Retacyl Tablet works

Retacyl Tablet is a combination of two antioxidants: Taurine and Acetylcysteine. These antioxidants work by protecting the kidneys from damage by harmful chemical (free radicals).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Retacyl 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

Retacyl Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Retacyl Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Retacyl Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Retacyl Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Retacyl Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Retacyl 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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₹16.4/Tablet

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Quick tips

Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that medicine has changed.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Patient concerns

i have a chronic kidney disease. should i opt ayurvedic medicine ?

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Yes ,please attach all reports in my whatup no 9XXXXXX

I am suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease , and undergoing dialysis since 8 months. Allopathic doctors have suggested me kidney transplant as there is no other treatment for kidney disease in allopathy. Does Ayurveda have any sure shot remedy to cure kidney disease so that dialysis can be stopped or its frequency can be reduced. Or should I go for transplant ?

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

You should follow your doctor advice .

Diabetes , BP & kidney disease

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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