Urex TM
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Active ingredients: furosemide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: UREX furosemide (frusemide) 40 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
UREX (furosemide 40 mg):,Oedema: in adults, infants and children furosemide is indicated for the treatment of oedema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, renal disease including nephrotic syndrome and other oedematous states amenable to diuretic therapy.,Hypertension: May also be used alone in the control of mild to moderate hypertension and in combination with other antihypertensive agents in the treatment of more severe cases. Studies have shown that furosemide is either less effective than or equally effective as thiazide diuretics in uncomplicated hypertension. However, in patients with severe renal function impairment, a diuretic and antihypertensive response to furosemide may be achieved while thiazides have no effect.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White, round biconvex tablet. One face plain and other face scored.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 tablets (physician's sample) pack
- 100 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient furosemide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
