Carnifast 500mg Tablet
Rs.174for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Carnifast Tablet
alcohol interaction for Carnifast Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Carnifast Tablet
lactation interaction for Carnifast Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Carnifast 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnifast 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carnifast 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnifast 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Carnifast 500mg Tablet
Levo-carnitine(500mg)
Carnifast tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency.
How carnifast tablet works
Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Common side effects of carnifast tablet
Vomiting, Nausea
SUBSTITUTES FOR Carnifast Tablet
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Frequently asked questions FOR Carnifast 500mg Tablet
Levo-carnitine
Q. Is Carnifast 500mg Tablet a steroid?
Carnifast 500mg Tablet is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of amino acid (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.
Q. When can a carnitine deficiency occur?
Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.
Q. Does warfarin have any effect on Carnifast 500mg Tablet?
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnifast 500mg Tablet may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnifast 500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.