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Fetocare 10mg Tablet is a product of Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
Composition: Ritodrine (10mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Fetocare 10mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Fetocare 10mg Tablet

Description:

Fetocare 10mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of premature labor (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual). It works on the muscles of the uterus and helps in relieving the contractions.

Fetocare 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain or discomfort, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Earlier taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, blood pressure, or thyroid. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you experience contraction and water break. Your doctor may perform blood pressure and heart rate check-ups while taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Fetocare 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Fetocare

  • Pantingness
  • Chest discomfort
  • Increased heart rate
  • Chest pain
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Loss of appetite

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fetocare 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fetocare 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fetocare 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Fetocare 10mg Tablet 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 Fetocare 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fetocare 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Fetocare 10mg Tablet used for?

Fetocare 10mg Tablet is used to help delay premature labor in pregnant women by relaxing the muscles of the uterus.

Who should not take Fetocare 10mg Tablet?

Individuals should not take Fetocare 10mg Tablet if they have heart disease, irregular heart rhythms, hyperthyroidism, untreated high blood pressure, bleeding in pregnancy, suspected infection in the uterus, severe pre-eclampsia, or if the pregnancy should not be continued for medical reasons.

Can Fetocare 10mg Tablet cause heart problems?

Affirmative, Fetocare 10mg Tablet can cause rapid heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, or other heart-related side effects. People with existing heart disease or high blood pressure need special caution and close monitoring.

Is Fetocare 10mg Tablet safe for women with diabetes?

Fetocare 10mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels. Pregnant women with diabetes or a history of gestational diabetes should be carefully monitored while taking this medicine.

Can Fetocare 10mg Tablet cause breathing problems?

In rare cases, Fetocare 10mg Tablet may lead to fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema), especially when given with large amounts of intravenous fluids. This can cause shortness of breath and requires urgent medical attention.

Is Fetocare 10mg Tablet safe in multiple pregnancies?

Extra caution is needed while taking Fetocare 10mg Tablet in twin or multiple pregnancies, as the risk of complications such as pulmonary edema is higher.

Can Fetocare 10mg Tablet affect potassium levels?

Affirmative, Fetocare 10mg Tablet may lower potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia), which can cause muscle weakness or abnormal heart rhythms. Your doctor may check your potassium during treatment.

What should I tell my doctor before starting Fetocare 10mg Tablet?

Earlier starting Fetocare 10mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, a history of lung problems, bleeding during pregnancy, or if you are carrying twins or more.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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