Cuchel 250mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Cuchel 250mg Capsule is used to treat Wilson’s disease by removing excess copper from the body. It works by binding excess copper in body tissues, carrying it to the kidneys where it is finally removed via urine.
You should take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals. You may check body temperature every night for the first month of treatment. You should inform the doctor if you notice any symptoms like fever or skin eruptions. Your doctor may regularly check your blood iron levels. It may cause side effects like nausea, skin rash and anemia (low number of red blood cells).
You should take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals. You may check body temperature every night for the first month of treatment. You should inform the doctor if you notice any symptoms like fever or skin eruptions. Your doctor may regularly check your blood iron levels. It may cause side effects like nausea, skin rash and anemia (low number of red blood cells).
Uses of Cuchel Capsule
- Wilson's disease
How to use Cuchel Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cuchel 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cuchel Capsule works
Cuchel 250mg Capsule is a copper chelating agent. It works by binding excess copper in body tissues, carrying it to the kidneys where it is finally removed via urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cuchel 250mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cuchel 250mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cuchel 250mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Cuchel 250mg Capsule treats Wilson’s disease by removing excess copper from the body.
- Take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals.
- It should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed or chewed. Take it at least one hour apart from any other drug.
- Monitor your temperature every night for the first month of treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fever or skin eruptions.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood iron level to check for iron deficiency.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ethylenediamine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Name: MSN Laboratories
Address: MSN House, Plot No: C-24, Industrial Estate, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad - 18 Telangana, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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₹17857.2
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100.0 capsules in 1 bottle
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