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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 -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carcet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Carcet safe for pregnant women?
Carcet can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Carcet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Carcet as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Carcet on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Liver?
Carcet may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Carcet on the heart have been reported.
Carcet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
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.
Interaction between Food and Carcet
When consumed with certain foods, Carcet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carcet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Carcet as it can have severe side effects.
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References
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