LASIX TABLET 40 MG [SIN00199P]

Product Info

LASIX TABLET 40 MG

[SIN00199P]

Indications
Oedema due to cardiac, hepatic, or renal disorders (in the presence of nephrotic syndrome, treatment of the basic disorder is the prime concern). Oedema due to burns. Mild to moderate hypertension.

Dosage
In general, the dose used must be the lowest which is sufficient to achieve the desired effect.
Unless otherwise prescribed, the following dosage guidelines apply:
In adults, treatment is usually started with 1/2–1–2 tablets daily; the maintenance dose is 1/2– 1 tablet daily.
In infants and children, Lasix should in principle be administered orally. The dosage recommendation is 2 mg furosemide per kg body weight up to a daily maximum of 40 mg.
Parenteral administration (if necessary, continuous drip infusion) is indicated only in life-threatening conditions.

Contraindications
Lasix must not be used in patients with:

• hypersensitivity to furosemide, sulfonamides (possible cross sensitivity with furosemide) or to any of the excipients

• renal failure with anuria refractory to furosemide therapy

• hepatic coma and precoma associated with hepatic encephalopathy

• severe hypokalaemia – see Adverse Reaction – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information

• severe hyponatraemia

• decreased volume of blood in the body (hypovolaemia) – with or without reduced blood pressure (hypotension) – or dehydration

• breast-feeding mothers