Fruselac
Fruselac is a combination diuretic medication containing Furosemide (40mg) and Spironolactone (50mg). Furosemide is a loop diuretic that helps eliminate excess water and salts from the body, while Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that helps prevent potassium levels from dropping too low.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take this medication in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It is highly recommended to take it in the morning to avoid frequent urination during the night.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- This adult fixed-dose combination is not suitable for infants. Consult a pediatrician for safe liquid alternatives.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Fixed-dose combination tablets cannot be accurately divided for this weight group. Seek specialist guidance.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatric cardiologist or nephrologist for weight-appropriate individual diuretic components.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy of this fixed-dose combination have not been established in young children.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Only use individual components (furosemide or spironolactone) if prescribed by a pediatric specialist.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | This adult fixed-dose combination is not suitable for infants. Consult a pediatrician for safe liquid alternatives. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Fixed-dose combination tablets cannot be accurately divided for this weight group. Seek specialist guidance. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Consult a pediatric cardiologist or nephrologist for weight-appropriate individual diuretic components. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Safety and efficacy of this fixed-dose combination have not been established in young children. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Only use individual components (furosemide or spironolactone) if prescribed by a pediatric specialist. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat fluid overload and edema (swelling) associated with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis (ascites), or nephrotic syndrome, especially when maintaining potassium levels is crucial.
Generic Name
Furosemide + SpironolactoneScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.