Q: For how long do I need to take this medicine?
A: You are supposed to complete the prescribed dosage duration by your physician.
Q: Can potassium supplements be taken along with Eritel Am Tablet?
Eritel Am Tablet is known to increase blood potassium levels. So it is advised not to take any supplements containing potassium or potassium salts with this medicine.
Doctors may also ask for regular tests to determine blood potassium during the treatment.
Q: What kind of diet should I follow?
Try to have less amount of potassium-containing foods like mushrooms, pea, cucumber, banana, etc.
Ensure moderate use of edible oils (groundnut oil, olive oil).
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.
Limit intake of salt in the diet, especially pickles and packaged foods like chips contain excess salt and should be avoided.
Q: Can I take Eritel Am Tablet on an empty stomach?
A: Yes, it can be taken with or without food
Q: What are some other precautions I should take during the treatment?
A: Sometimes it could lead to light-headedness when you get up slowly from a lying position. You may also experience swelling in your ankle area, in such a situation you could raise your legs a little while sleeping, by keeping a pillow underneath.