What are the possible side effects of Concure?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Concure and call your doctor at once if you have severe or ongoing diarrhea.
Less serious side effects may include:
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bloating, gas;
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stomach pain;
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diarrhea; or
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nausea, vomiting.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Side effects of Concure in details
Summary of the Safety Profile: Flatulence may occur during the 1st few days of treatment. As a rule, it disappears after a few days. When dosages higher than instructed are used, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur. In such cases, the dosage should be decreased.
If high doses (normally only associated with, hepatic encephalopathy or portal systemic encephalopathy) are used for an extended period of time, the patient may experience an electrolyte imbalance due to diarrhea.
List of Adverse Reactions: The following undesirable effects have been experienced with the following indicated frequencies in Concure-treated patients in placebo-controlled clinical trials: Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1000); very rare (<1/10,000). Gastrointestinal Disorders: Very Common: Diarrhea. Common: Flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.
Investigations: Uncommon: Electrolyte imbalance due to diarrhea.
Paediatric Population: The safety profile in children is expected to be similar as in adults.
What is the most important information I should know about Concure?
- Contact your health care provider if diarrhea occurs.
- It may take several days for Concure crystals to work.
- Diabetes patients - Concure crystals may raise your blood sugar. High blood sugar may make you feel confused, drowsy, or thirsty. It can also make you flush, breathe faster, or have a fruit-like breath odor. If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor right away.
- LAB TESTS, including blood electrolyte levels, may be performed while you use Concure crystals. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Concure crystals while you are pregnant. It is not known if Concure crystals is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Concure crystals, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Concure contraindications
Since KRISTALOSEā¢ (D-Concure) for
Oral Solution contains galactose (less than 0.3 g/10 g as a total sum with lactose), it is contraindicated in patients who require a low galactose diet.
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