Product Overview
• Potent loop diuretic for rapid removal of excess fluid • Treats edema associated with heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and kidney disease • Suitable for adults and children over 1 year under medical supervision • Clinically proven to reduce swelling and breathlessness within 1 hour • With furosemide 40 mg technology
Product Description
Lasix 40 mg Tablets 20's contain furosemide 40 mg, a high-ceiling loop diuretic that inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle, producing rapid and powerful diuresis. It is indicated for congestive cardiac failure, renal edema, hepatic edema, hypertension (when other treatments fail), and acute pulmonary edema. Onset of action is within 30–60 minutes orally (peak effect 1–2 hours), with duration of 6–8 hours. The small, scored tablets allow easy dose adjustment and are highly effective even in patients with impaired renal function. Benefits • Rapidly reduces fluid overload, swelling, and shortness of breath • Lowers blood pressure in resistant hypertension • Effective even when other diuretics have failed • Helps relieve acute pulmonary edema within hours • Scored tablet for flexible and precise dosing How to Use • Test on small area of skin before use • Take as prescribed by physician, usually ½–2 tablets daily in the morning with or without food • For best results take early in the day to avoid night-time urination; maintain adequate potassium intake or supplementation if advised