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Description
Renolog Tablet is used as nutritional support if you have chronic kidney disease (long-standing damage to the kidneys). It helps to delay the progression of kidney disease. It is also used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (a complication of diabetes that leads to kidney damage) for slowing down the progression of kidney damage.
Renolog Tablet can cause an increase in calcium levels in your blood. Take a low-protein diet while taking this medicine to get maximum benefits.
Renolog Tablet may be taken with or without food as directed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Take it for the recommended duration for best results.
Renolog Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it or have high blood calcium levels. Inform your doctor about your existing medical conditions and current medications, including herbs and supplements. This will help your doctor adjust the dose to avoid any side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Renolog Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Renolog Tablet
Increased calcium levels
Uses of Renolog Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Chronic Kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood the way they should. Renolog Tablet is used as nutritional support in chronic kidney disease as it helps to slow down the progression of kidney damage.
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication of diabetes (high blood sugar levels). Over time, poorly controlled diabetes can cause damage to blood vessel clusters in your kidneys that filter waste from your blood. This can lead to kidney damage and cause high blood pressure. Renolog Tablet is used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy to slow down the progression of kidney failure.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Renolog Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Renolog Tablet remains active in the 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 Renolog Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to a lack of safety information, it is not known whether the use of Renolog Tablet during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Renolog Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Renolog Tablet 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.
Disturbed amino acid metabolism
Renolog Tablet is not recommended for use if you have disturbed amino acid metabolism as it may lead to overworking of your kidneys and worsening of your condition.
Hypercalcaemia
Renolog Tablet is not recommended for use if you have hypercalcaemia (increased levels of calcium in the blood) as it can further increase the blood calcium levels, which can worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to a lack of safety information, it is not known whether the use of Renolog Tablet during pregnancy will affect your developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Renolog Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Protein intake
You are advised to take a limited protein intake of not more than 40 grams per day while taking Renolog Tablet.
Other medicines
Renolog Tablet may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Renolog Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Do not exceed the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Renolog 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
Ciprofloxacin
Tetracyclines
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Renolog Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet.
Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed.
Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.
It is advised to do regular follow-ups with your doctor while taking this medicine so that your doctor can monitor your condition.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Renolog Tablet works by decreasing the levels of urea (a waste product) in the blood and preventing a decline in kidney function.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Nutritional supplements for kidney disease
Schedule
Schedule H
Centaurpharma.com. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 January 2022].
Alniche Life Sciences. 2022. KETOALFA-DS. [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 January 2022].
Larenon.com. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 22 July 2022].
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Jul 2022
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