Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for NUCARNIT 500MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Prescription Statistics
- 11 Available Alternatives for NUCARNIT 500MG TAB
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Overview
NUCARNIT 500MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.NUCARNIT 500MG TAB is composed of: LEVOCARNITINE ( ), L-TARTRATE ( )
Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy.Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Usage
LEVOCARNITINE is generally used to treat: Systemic Carnitine DeficiencyLEVOCARNITINE can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
NUCARNIT 500MG TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for NUCARNIT 500MG TAB and its Constituents
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- The liquid medicine can be taken alone or mixed with a beverage or soft food. Sip or eat the mixture slowly.Levocarnitine should be taken at evenly spaced intervals every 3 or 4 hours. This medicine works best if you take it with a meal or within 30 minutes after a meal.
- While using levocarnitine, you may need frequent blood tests.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid excess dose.
- Take precautions during levocarnitine treatment as you may be at risk of bleeding.Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levocarnitine or any of its ingredients.
Common Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Diarrhoea, Muscle Pain, Paresthesia, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Abdomen Discomfort, Dizziness, Eyes Change In Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Weakness (generalized)Serious Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Blood Pressure, High, Rhabdomyolysis, Breathlessness, Depression, Hyperglycemia, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Head HeadacheRare Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinTechnical Classification
LEVOCARNITINE is categorized as: NUTRACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 79% |
| 2 Times Daily | 21% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 3 Days | 64% |
| 5 Days | 21% |
| 7 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 18 to 35yrs | 60% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 20% |
| 70yrs and above | 20% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 40% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| CALPOL 500MG TAB | 71% |
| MACBERRY SYP | 43% |
| MONDESLOR TAB | 29% |
| ZITHROX PLUS TAB | 29% |
| SPIROMONT F TAB | 29% |
| SOMPRAZ L TAB | 29% |
| TAXIM AZ 100MG/125MG TAB | 21% |
| AZID 100MGTAB | 14% |
| GEMER FORTE TAB | 14% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| SGOT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 29% |
| HEMOGRAM (HEMATOLOGY) | 29% |
| SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 29% |
| DENGUE PROFILE (SCREENING) | 21% |
| WIDAL TEST (SEROLOGY) | 21% |
| MP (MICROBIOLOGY) | 21% |
| URINE ROUTINE (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 21% |
Available Alternatives for NUCARNIT 500MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| NUCARNIT 500MG TAB | INR 245 for 10 TABLETS | L-TARTRATE , LEVOCARNITINE |
| NUCARNIT TAB | INR 165.35 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCARNITINE , L-TARTRATE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| HUMYL PROTEIN PWD | INR 199 for 200 GM | VITAMIN A 1100 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 825 MG, PHOSPOROUS 780 MCG, POTASSIUM 570 MG, CHLORIDE SALT 500 MG, SODIUM 400 MG, VITAMIN D 220 IU, MAGNESIUM 120 MG, BIOTIN 84 MCG, SELENIUM 80 MCG, CHOLINE 74 MG, FOLIC ACID 55 MCG, INOSITOL 50 MG, IODINE 44 MCG, MILK PROTEIN 42 GM, CARBOHYDRATE 36.9 GM, CHROMIUM 30.3 MCG, CARBONYL IRON 25 MG, VITAMIN C 10 MG, DIETARY FIBER 7.3 GM, NIACINAMIDE 7.7 MG, VITAMIN E 5.3 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 4.5 MG, ZINC 4 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 3 MG, FAT 3 GM, COPPER 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2.2 MCG, THIAMINE 1.2 MG, VITAMIN K 1.1 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 0.04 GM, L-TARTRATE 0.04 GM, MANGANESE 0.1 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 0.4 MG |