Natrilix SR

Composition of Natrilix SR

Natrilix SR contains Indapamide (1.5mg). It belongs to the Water tablet class of medicines.

Uses of Natrilix SR

Natrilix SR 1.5 mg Tablet is used in high blood pressure and heart failure.

Key benefits

• Relieves swelling and breathlessness caused by fluid
• Long-established blood pressure treatment
• Inexpensive and once daily

How Natrilix SR works

Natrilix SR 1.5 mg Tablet is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

How to take Natrilix SR

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. Natrilix SR 1.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe dehydration, a sharp fall in blood pressure and dangerous salt imbalances. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Natrilix SR

Most side effects of Natrilix SR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness Headache Fatigue Nausea Gastrointesinal symptoms Muscle cramp

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Natrilix SR

Warnings and precautions

Take it in the morning so that passing urine does not disturb your sleep. Your doctor will check your salts and kidney function with blood tests — do not skip them. Report muscle cramps, marked weakness, confusion or an irregular heartbeat; these can be signs your potassium or sodium has fallen. In hot weather or during an illness with vomiting or loose motions, tell your doctor — you may become dehydrated quickly.

Do not take Natrilix SR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people who are unable to pass urine, or who are severely dehydrated.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers blunt the effect and can strain the kidneys. Lithium and digoxin levels are affected; tell your doctor if you take either. Potassium-sparing types must not be combined with potassium supplements without supervision.

How to store Natrilix SR

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Natrilix SR

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>IND SR 1.5 mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.</li> <li>Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.</li> <li>It may cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.</li> <li><div>Monitor your blood pressure after starting IND SR 1.5 mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lowers down.</div></li> <li><div>Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.</div></li> <li>You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERDIA PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Diuretic

Drug class:

Water tablet