Diasweet 18 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.90 (100's pack: ৳ 90.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Aspartame |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Diet supplement
- Sugar substitute
Pharmacology
- Low-calorie sweetener
- Composed of aspartic acid and phenylalanine
- 180 to 200 times sweeter than sucrose
- Metabolized as a protein
Dosage & Administration
- Used according to individual taste
- 1 pellet equivalent in sweetness to 1 tsp of sugar
Interaction
- No known drug interactions
Contraindications
- Complete biliary obstruction
- Hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Constipation
- Faecal impaction
- Haemorrhoids
- Abdominal discomfort or pain
- Heartburn
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Osteoporosis
- Steatorrhoea
- Skin rashes
- Pruritus of the tongue, skin, and perianal region
- Hyperchloraemic acidosis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category-C
- Adverse effects on fetus in animal studies
- Potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Seek advice of a health professional if pregnant or breast-feeding
Therapeutic Class
- Oral nutritional preparations