Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's is used to manage diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a chronic progressive nerve disease which causes nerve pain due to nerve damage in diabetic patients. It mostly affects the legs and feet.

Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Epalrestat’ that works by inhibiting the aldose reductase enzyme, which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Accumulation of sorbitol occurs due to hyperglycaemia in patients who have diabetes, which leads to nerve pain. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's prevents the accumulation of sorbitol. Thus, it helps in treating diabetic neuropathy.

Take Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's is used to manage diabetic neuropathy. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the aldose reductase enzyme, which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Accumulation of sorbitol occurs due to hyperglycaemia in patients who have diabetes, which leads to nerve pain. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's prevents sorbitol accumulation, thereby treating diabetic neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).

Do not take Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Epald 50 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and sleepiness.