Tide Plus Tablet contains a combination of two medicines namely Torsemide and Spironolactone. This medicine is a water pill, i.e a medicine that increases the frequency of urination. This medicine is used in the treatment of swelling in the lower limbs due to collection of excess fluid which may occur in conditions where there is reduced pumping of blood by the heart, less protein in the blood due to damage to filtration function of kidneys, liver damage, low potassium levels in the blood, etc. This tablet is also used to treat high blood pressure. However, due to some side effects of the medication and its interaction with some other medicines, Tide Plus Tablet is recommended to be taken in doses and duration strictly as prescribed by a doctor. Inform your doctor, in case you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding. Tell him about all the medicines and supplements your take, and all the diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine.
Uses- Tide Plus Tablet is helpful to treat swelling in the lower limbs due to the collection of excess fluid. It is used in case of liver damage and low potassium levels in the blood. It is also used to treat high blood pressure with hyperaldosteronism (a condition in which the adrenal gland releases too much of the hormone aldosterone into the blood).
Contraindications- If you are allergic to one or more components of the medicine
- If you are unable to pass urine
- If you have any liver or kidney disease
- If you have a low blood pressure
- If you are pregnant or you think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding
- If you have a heart-related disorder
- If you have a condition of hepatic coma or pre-coma
- If you are currently on antibiotics like Streptomycin, Gentamicin or one of the cephalosporin class of medicines
- If your kidneys are damaged due to some medication in past
- If you are diagnosed with high potassium levels in the blood or are already taking a water pill (medicine like Eplerenone) that retains potassium
- If you have Addison’s disease (symptoms are stomach pain, weakness, weight loss, darkening of the skin for a long time with episodes of low blood pressure, vomiting, lower back pain and loss of consciousness)
- If your child has moderate to severe kidney damage