Carol 5mg Tablet
Rs.254for 1 strip(s) (120 tablets each)
food interaction for Carol Tablet
alcohol interaction for Carol Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Carol Tablet
lactation interaction for Carol Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Carol 5mg 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 Carol 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carol 5mg 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.
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Carol 5mg 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 Carol 5mg Tablet
Carbimazole(5mg)
Carol tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
How carol tablet works
Carol 5mg Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Common side effects of carol tablet
Headache, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Nausea, Joint pain, Skin rash, Itching, Gastrointestinal disturbance
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Expert advice FOR Carol 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 Carol 5mg Tablet
Carbimazole
Q. Can I just stop taking Carol 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Carol 5mg 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 Carol 5mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carol 5mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Q. Can Carol 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Carol 5mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carol 5mg Tablet or replacing Carol 5mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.