Renostead Strip Of 10 Tablets

Renostead Tablet is a combination medicine is used to treat chronic kidney disease. It also works as a nutritional supplement. It contains amino acids known as taurine and N-Acetylcysteine, both are essential amino acids and helps to meet the specific nutritional requirements.

They are important antioxidants that help in the treatment of many kidney problems. It also improves the kidney functions in a chronic hemodialysis patient. This medicine is also useful in Paracetamol poisoning and radiocontrast induced kidney damage.

Do not take this medicine if you are having a history of an allergy to any of the components of the medicine. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any other conditions or taking medicines for it. Take this medicine as per the doctor's advice.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to make up for the forgotten dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without a doctor’s advice, as this may result in a flare-up of symptoms.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• N-Acetylcysteine gets converted to cysteine in the body. This helps to neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals induced cell and tissue damage.
• Taurine is a type of essential amino acid, which is found throughout the body. It helps in improving the kidney blood flow, kidney functions and functions of cells of blood vessels.
• A combination of taurine and N-Acetylcysteine helps to prevent the deterioration of microalbuminuria (protein excretion in the urine) in diabetic kidney disease patients. This medicine improves the body’s natural antioxidant defence system.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• Do not break or chew the medicine.
• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
• If you are taking it once a day, then always take this medicine at the same time like early in the morning before breakfast. Even after improvement of the symptoms, continue taking this medicine for the exact period your doctor has prescribed, to control the symptoms and as a preventive measure.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Renostead Tablet during pregnancy?

Please consult your doctor before using the Renostead Tablet during pregnancy as there is limited safety information available in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Renostead Tablet while breastfeeding?

Please consult your doctor before using the Renostead Tablet while breastfeeding as there is limited information available about its safety.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Renostead Tablet?

Renostead Tablet may make you feel dizzy, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with a Renostead Tablet?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol and Renostead Tablet, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of consuming alcohol regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are taking painkillers for a long time.
• You develop an allergic reaction after taking the Renostead Tablet.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have any underlying medical conditions like brain-related problems or breathing problems, liver or kidney related problem etc.

Contraindications

If you are having a history of allergy to the Renostead Tablet or any of the contents of this medicine.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Fever
• Skin rashes

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Renostead Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking oral contraceptives, steroids, water pills, antibiotics, medicine to treat your heart problems, medicines used to treat any kidney or liver problems etc.

Storage and disposal

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
• Store it below 25°C in the original packaging.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the uses of the Renostead Tablet?

Renostead Tablet is used in the treatment of many kidney problems like Diabetic nephropathy, Tubulointerstitial damage, Mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammatory glomerular injury, chronic renal failure. It also improves kidney function in a chronic hemodialysis patient. This medicine is also useful in Paracetamol poisoning and radiocontrast induced kidney damage.

How does the Renostead Tablet work?

Renostead Tablet contains amino acids known as Taurine and N-Acetylcysteine. Both are essential amino acids and works as nutritional supplement and antioxidants. N-Acetylcysteine gets converted to cysteine in the body. This cysteine helps to maintain Glutathione stores in the body. Glutathione helps to neutralise the damaging effects of free radicals induced cell and tissue damage. Taurine is a type of essential amino acid, which is found throughout the body. It helps in improving kidney blood flow, kidney functions and functions of cells of blood vessels. Thus, it helps to improve various kidney-related conditions and improves the body’s natural antioxidant defence system.

When to stop taking the Renostead Tablet?

Stop taking this medicine if you experience any abnormal symptoms during the course of the treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine by yourself as it may increase the chances of symptoms coming back.

Can I take other medicines with the Renostead Tablet?

Tell your doctor about any of the other medicines you are taking which includes medicines without prescription and herbal medicines as well, as these medicines may alter the effectiveness of the Renostead Tablet or increase the chances of side effects.

Can I use the Renostead Tablet if I am planning to have a baby?

This medicine may pass into the foetal circulation and adversely affect the baby, thus it is advisable to take a doctor's advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby.