Natrilix SR is a prolonged-release film-coated tablet containing indapamide as active ingredient. This medicine is intended to reduce high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Indapamide is a diuretic. Most diuretics increase the amount of urine produced by the kidneys.
Please note: a recent blood test is required to purchase this item or proof of a recent blood test, we can accept a proof of prescription from your GP within the last 3 months, we can also accept a screen shot of your NHS app.
What counts as proof of a prescription? Use the print out of your medication provided by your pharmacy when you collect your medication. Ask for a print out of your prescription, or patient summary print out from the surgery
NATRILIX SR TABLET contains Indapamide which belongs to the group of medicines called Thiazide like diuretics. It is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension). It can also be used alone or in combination with other medicines to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.
Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessel wall is too high, resulting in early morning headaches, nosebleeds, irregular heartbeat, changes in vision, and buzzing in the ears.
Your doctor may advise to have a test to check how well your parathyroid gland is working and blood tests to check for low sodium or potassium levels or high calcium levels before taking NATRILIX SR TABLET.
NATRILIX SR TABLET should be avoided in patients with severe liver disease or conditions like hepatic encephalopathy (liver problems affect your brain and central nervous system), severe kidney disease and low level of potassium in blood.
Before taking NATRILIX SR TABLET, inform your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, diabetes, gout, muscle disorders, eye pain or decrease in vision due to choroidal effusion (fluid collection in the vascular layer of the eye) or earlier penicillin or sulphonamide allergy and are an athlete.
NATRILIX SR TABLET is not recommended among pregnant and breastfeeding women. NATRILIX SR TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and need to be used with caution among elderly patients with impaired kidney function.
The most common side effect of taking NATRILIX SR TABLET is skin rashes. Contact your doctor if the side effects gets worsen.