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Diutone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Diutone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Diutone is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Diutone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Diutone. If you are pregnant, do not take Diutone without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diutone safe during breastfeeding?
Diutone is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Diutone on the Kidneys?
Diutone is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diutone on the Liver?
Side effects of Diutone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Diutone on the Heart?
Diutone is rarely harmful for the heart.
Diutone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diutone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diutone habit forming or addictive?
Diutone does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Diutone
It is safe to take Diutone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diutone
Taking Diutone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Diutone reduces blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from high blood pressure to the patient.
Yes, Diutone may cause dry mouth. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes, and ample water.
Yes, Diutone can raise blood sugar levels slightly in diabetic patients. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown but it is presumed that Diutone decreases the sensitivity of insulin towards glucose which causes a rise in blood sugar levels. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike in sugar levels take blood glucose lowering medicines to manage your diabetes.
Diutone can be taken at night but you are advised to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances caused by excessive urination during the night.
Diutone is not meant to reduce weight and it can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice because it can cause dehydration due to excessive urination which results in loss of electrolytes from your body. Loss of electrolytes from your body can cause symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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