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Aldorace Tablet

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsEpalrestat
Description
Aldorace Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of nerve pain that may occur due to diabetes (high blood sugar levels). It is one of the most common long-term complications associated with diabetes, as high blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage. Aldorace Tablet relieves nerve pain by blocking the accumulation of Sorbitol (a chemical substance that causes nerve pain) in the nerve cells. Aldorace Tablet shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you for a long time or become severe. Aldorace Tablet may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on your condition. Take it at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may further worsen your condition. Aldorace Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Aldorace Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Aldorace Tablet

Aldonil Tablet
Zydus Cadila

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aldorace Tablet

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Weakness and general discomfort
  • Rash
  • Skin yellowing

Uses of Aldorace Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Aldorace Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Aldorace Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Aldorace Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of Aldorace Tablet during pregnancy, consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the potential benefits are more than the risks.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of Aldorace Tablet while breastfeeding, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the potential benefits are more than the risks.

Allergy

Aldorace Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of Aldorace Tablet during pregnancy, consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the potential benefits are more than the risks.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of Aldorace Tablet while breastfeeding, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the potential benefits are more than the risks.
General warnings

Liver impairment

Aldorace Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause an increase in liver enzymes level. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Kidney impairment

Aldorace Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems due to the lack of safety information regarding the use of this medicine in such conditions. If you have kidney problems, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Other medicines

Aldorace Tablet may affect or get affected by other medications that you are taking. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medications, including herbs and supplements, before starting the treatment with Aldorace Tablet.

Use in children

Aldorace Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Aldorace Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of Aldorace Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Aldorace Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition. Keep Aldorace Tablet away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that unused and expired medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Aldorace Tablet works by reducing the levels of Sorbitol (a chemical substance that is responsible for nerve pain) in the nerve cells.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Aldose reductase inhibitor

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Feb 2022

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