Ketosteril

Description:
Ketosteril is a medicine for people with long-term kidney problems. It has special amino acids that help your body use protein better and lower urea in your blood. This takes some pressure off your kidneys and helps manage the disease.

What it’s for Pakistani doctors give Ketosteril for:

• Long-term kidney disease.
• Keeping protein levels right in kidney patients.
• Stopping urea from building up in blood.

How to take it

• Take with water during meals.
• Only take the amount your doctor tells you.
• How much you take depends on your condition, weight, and age.
• Don’t stop or change the dose yourself.
• If you forget a dose, take it the same day if you can. Don’t take two doses at once.

Side effects You might get:

• Feeling sick or throwing up.
• Constipation or loose stools.
• Headache or feeling dizzy.
• Feeling weak or tired.
• Being more thirsty or peeing more.
• Skin rash (doesn’t happen much).

See a doctor if any of these get bad.

Things to be careful about

• Can make your blood pressure drop, so get up slowly to avoid feeling dizzy.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
• Might lower your potassium – you may need diet changes or pills.
• Don’t use if you’re allergic to amino acids or calcium.
• Always use with doctor’s help if you have kidney problems.

What not to take with it

• Don’t eat foods high in oxalic acid (like spinach) or phytic acid (like bran) at the same time – they stop calcium from working.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including herbal ones and over-the-counter drugs.

Storage

• Keep at room temperature (below 25°C).
• Don’t leave in sunlight, heat, or wet places.
• Keep away from kids.
• Don’t use after expiry date.

Doctor’s Review, Dr. Imran Ahmed – Consultant Nephrologist, MBBS, FCPS (Nephrology)

Ketosteril is often used in patients with chronic kidney disease to help reduce high urea levels in the blood. It works best when taken with meals alongside a kidney-friendly diet. Regular monitoring is important to keep track of kidney function and electrolyte balance during treatment.

Disclaimer
This information is for general awareness only and not a prescription. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using Ketosteril.