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Alrista Plus Tablet SR


Product introduction

Alrista Plus Tablet SR is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetic nerve disease. It protect the nerve fibers from damage and promotes regeneration of nerve cells. It is used along with other blood sugar lowering medications in order to prevent further nerve injury.

Alrista Plus Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses of Alrista Plus Tablet SR

Benefits of Alrista Plus Tablet SR

In Diabetic nerve pain

Alrista Plus Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain and also improves nerve conduction. Taking Alrista Plus Tablet SR regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.

Side effects of Alrista Plus Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alrista Plus

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Increased liver enzymes

How to use Alrista Plus Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alrista Plus Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alrista Plus Tablet SR works

Alrista Plus Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alrista Plus Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alrista Plus Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alrista Plus Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alrista Plus Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alrista Plus Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alrista Plus Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. 
  • Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you have:
    • Cut or sore on your feet that is infectious or not healing
    • Burning or tingling sensation in arm or feet that hamper your routine activities
    • Trouble in digestion, urination, or sexual functioning
    • Dizziness
  • To prevent diabetic nerve pain, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC

Patient concerns

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Diabetic patients nerve related pain treatment
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Write duration of diabetes
My father age is 50.he is diabetic.latest hba1c is 6.8 .he feels some strech(light pain in nerves) in stomach nerves when he stands or while walking.this problem is from long time(7-8 mnts old).he is fine when lie down.all the abdomen reports ct scan and ultrasound are all clear. latest results of esr(28) , and D3(29.4) can u suggest what the problem can be?if u find any problem in these reports plz provide the remedy.thanks in advance.
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Cud be diabetic neuropathy Get nerve conduction done
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References

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Marketer details

Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alrista Plus Tablet SR. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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