What is this medication for?
Renal Vitamin contains vitamin Bs and vitamin C. It helps to replenish the vitamins that can be lost during dialysis.
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How should I take or use this medication?
Take the medication exactly as instructed by your healthcare professional. Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional.
What should I do if I forget to take or use this medication?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is too close to the next dose, skip the dose and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses together to make up for the missed dose.
What precautions should I take when taking or using this medication?
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any other ingredients in this medication
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies
What are some common side effects of this medication?
The side effects for Renal Vitamin are usually mild and generally well tolerated. They include the following:
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
These symptoms may happen but should get better over time. Check with your doctor if any of these symptoms are serious or do not go away.
What are some rare but serious side-effects that I need to seek medical advice immediately?
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
Difficulty in breathing
Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
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What food or medication should I avoid when I take or use this medication?
Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.
How should I store this medication?
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep this medication away from children.
How do I throw away this medication safely?
Discard the medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimer
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side-effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side-effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (NHG Health, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Contributed By
- Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore