Frumil
Utilized to alleviate fluid retention, balancing potassium levels by combining a potassium-sparing agent with a loop diuretic.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Amiloride · Furosemide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40/5mg
Frumil details
- Conditions
- Oedema · Hypertension
- Therapeutic class
- Diuretic combo
- Pharmacological class
- Potassium-sparing diuretic; Loop diuretic
- Contraindications
- hyperkalaemia; anuria; severe renal impairment; addison's disease
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; polyuria
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; muscle cramps; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- potassium supplements; ace inhibitors; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Avoid during pregnancy unless necessary. Use with caution during breastfeeding.
Precautions and warnings
monitor serum electrolytes; risk of dehydration; caution in prostatic hypertrophy
Serious side effects
severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to alleviate fluid retention, balancing potassium levels by combining a potassium-sparing agent with a loop diuretic.
Mechanism of action
Furosemide inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle, while amiloride acts on the distal tubule to prevent potassium loss, balancing fluid output.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Frumil
Frumil contains a combination of amiloride and furosemide, a diuretic therapy used to treat oedema and hypertension. Produced by Sanofi, this medication helps regulate fluid retention and blood pressure levels. It is supplied as a tablet in the 40/5mg strength. This combination is designed to assist with fluid management in the body.
Buying Frumil online
Frumil is registered across 14 markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with wider availability across Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Consistently accessing this diuretic therapy is helpful for many expats living far from a local medical provider. Ordering online provides a reliable way to obtain this Sanofi product throughout the region, ensuring that essential maintenance treatments are kept within reach.