Carkozom 5 Tablet
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Rs.230for 1 bottle(s) (100 tablets each)
food interaction for Carkozom Tablet
alcohol interaction for Carkozom Tablet
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lactation interaction for Carkozom Tablet
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Carkozom 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carkozom 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carkozom 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carkozom 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Carkozom 5mg Tablet
Carbimazole(5mg)
Carkozom tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
How carkozom tablet works
Carkozom 5 Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Common side effects of carkozom tablet
Headache, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Nausea, Joint pain, Skin rash, Itching, Gastrointestinal disturbance
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Expert advice FOR Carkozom Tablet
- Carbimazole is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
- It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Stop taking Carbimazole and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Carkozom 5mg Tablet
Carbimazole
Q. Can I just stop taking Carkozom 5 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Carkozom 5 Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
Q. How long does Carkozom 5 Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carkozom 5 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Q. Can Carkozom 5 Tablet cause hair loss?
Carkozom 5 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carkozom 5 Tablet or replacing Carkozom 5 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.