Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Contains / Salt: Cetirizine (5 mg) + Carbamazepine (150 mg)
Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Contains / Salt: Cetirizine (5 mg) + Carbamazepine (150 mg)
10 Tablet in 1 Strip
Prescription Required
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Carcet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Carcet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Carcet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Carcet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Carcet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Carcet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Carcet related warnings talks about Carcet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Carcet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Carcet contraindications section.
Additionally, Carcet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Carcet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Carcet is used to treat the following -
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carcet is used -
Is the use of Carcet safe for pregnant women?
Carcet has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Carcet without medical advice.
Is the use of Carcet safe during breastfeeding?
Carcet may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Kidneys?
Carcet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Liver?
Carcet is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Heart?
Side effects of Carcet rarely affect the heart.
Carcet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Doxycycline
Warfarin
Conjugated Estrogens
Artemether,Lumefantrine
Erythromycin
Caffeine
Codeine
Pentazocine
Aripiprazole
Quinidine
Pseudoephedrine
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carcet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carcet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Carcet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Carcet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Carcet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Carcet is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carcet
Some foods when eaten with Carcet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carcet
Taking alcohol with Carcet can be dangerous.
Although, Carcet is classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side- effects.
Carcet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Carcet can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
Yes, Carcet can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
Carcet works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).