Pharmacie Kennedy Mulhouse

Kidney impairment: why check even non-prescription medicines?

Some products damage kidneys; others accumulate when elimination is reduced. Have any additional treatment checked.

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General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.

With known kidney impairment, a non-prescription medicine is not automatically suitable. Seek advice before starting any additional treatment.

Two risks differ: some medicines injure the kidneys; others accumulate because the kidneys eliminate them less effectively.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are among the products to avoid. Show the exact product before treating pain yourself.

Also mention herbal products you are considering. A professional decides any adjustment to prescribed medicine: do not change it yourself.

Bring your treatment list and information about your kidney disease to each new prescription. Report any side effects you experience.

Contact your doctor promptly about a worrying new symptom. Mon bilan prévention does not replace kidney follow-up.

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