The side effects of Carnisure 500 tablet are
- Stomach ache: A common side effect that occurs during the medication course and goes away as the medication use is stopped.
- Nausea: It is only a feeling of vomit but not vomiting. Medicine-induced nausea goes away as the medicine is stopped.
- Vomiting: The vomit lets out the contents of the stomach. It is not usually a serious side effect. Consult your doctor in case the vomit does not stop or causes discomfort.
- Diarrhoea: Loose motion characterises diarrhoea, it may go away with time. If diarrhoea does not stop, consult your doctor.
Managing the side effects
- Stomach pain: It can be managed by drinking plenty of clear fluids like water, reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption, and eating bland food.
- Diarrhoea: Diarrhoea can be managed by drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and also eating easily digestible foods like bananas, toast, and fibre-less foods.
- Nausea and vomiting: To manage nausea and vomiting, drink clear liquids or ice-cold liquids, eat light and bland foods, avoid fried and sweet food items and do not mix cold and hot foods.
Precautions
Pregnancy
Though animal studies show no harmful effects, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women, as animal studies cannot always be related to human studies. Use Carnisure 500 only with the doctor’s recommendation. Consult your doctor before using this tablet during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Levocarnitine is a standard component of breast milk. But there are no studies indicating the use of Carnisure 500 in breastfeeding women. Hence, consult the doctor regarding the use of this tablet during breastfeeding.
Alcohol
There are not enough studies available on the effect of alcohol on Carnisure 500. It is recommended to seek medical advice from your doctor regarding the consumption of alcohol while taking Carnisure 500.
Liver
Caution should be exercised when using Carnisure 500 in individuals with liver diseases. A dosage adjustment may be necessary. It is crucial to consult your doctor before using Carnisure 500 if you have any liver diseases.
Kidney
Carnisure 500 is indicated for use in individuals with kidney diseases. However, it should be used with caution, and a dosage adjustment may be needed. Consult your doctor if you have any kidney diseases before taking Carnisure 500.
Using machines and driving
This medication should be used safely during driving and using machines. But if you feel dizzy and cannot focus or concentrate, do not drive or use machines.
Allergy
If you are allergic to Carnisure 500 constituents or have experienced an allergy before, then use the medicine with caution. Consult the doctor in case of any allergies.
Use in children
Safety is established in children for using Carnisure 500. However, Consult the doctor about the use of Carnisure 500 for use in children.
Use in older patients
The use of Carnisure 500 in older patients should be done with caution. Consult the doctor for the use of Carnisure 500 in older patients.
Interactions
Drug-drug interactions
Carnisure 500 can interact with medications, including:
Drug-food interactions
- No information is available on the interaction of food with Carnisure 500.
Drug-disease interactions
Carnisure 500 can interact with diseases, including:
- Severe liver diseases
- Severe kidney diseases
- Diabetes
- Seizures (fits)