Medically reviewed by Bandela Mgoqi (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MPS). Last updated on September 17, 2026.
VOLRITE TABLETS is used:
Do not take VOLRITE TABLETS:
Take special care with VOLRITE TABLETS:
Taking VOLRITE TABLETS with food and drink
VOLRITE TABLETS can be taken with or without food.
Safety of VOLRITE TABLETS in pregnant and lactating women has not been established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice before taking this medicine.
VOLRITE TABLETS may cause dizziness and problems with your vision. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of VOLRITE TABLETS with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional, for advice.
Always take VOLRITE TABLETS exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. If you have the impression that the effect of VOLRITE TABLETS is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
VOLRITE TABLETS may be given with or without food. Dosage in adults varies depending on the treatment you require as instructed by your doctor. Dosage must be altered depending on the kidney function. Dose modification is not required in patients with mild to moderate liver abnormalities. No data is available for dosage in children.
In the event of overdose, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison control centre.
If you forget to take VOLRITE TABLETS: Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.
VOLRITE TABLETS can have side effects. Kidney failure and nervous system problems are infrequent, but can be serious in some patients taking VOLRITE TABLETS. Nervous system problems include aggressive behaviour, unsteady movement, shaky movements, confusion, speech problems, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are really not there), seizures, and coma. Always tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney problems before taking VOLRITE TABLETS. Call your doctor right away if you get a nervous system problem while you are taking VOLRITE TABLETS.
Frequent side effects of VOLRITE TABLETS in adults include headache, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and dizziness. Other less frequent side effects in adults include painful periods in women, joint pain, depression, low blood cell counts, and changes in tests that measure how well the liver and kidneys work. The most common side effect seen in children < 18 years of age was headache. Talk to your healthcare provider if you develop any side effects that concern you. Not all side effects reported for VOLRITE TABLETS are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking VOLRITE TABLETS, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.
Store at or below 30 °C. Keep HDPE containers tightly closed. Keep the blisters in the carton until required for use. STORE ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine.
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