Druvit Information

Druvit is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.

The right dosage of Druvit depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Druvit as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Druvit are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Druvit is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Druvit related warnings talks about Druvit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Druvit contraindications section.

Besides this, Druvit may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Druvit, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Druvit Benefits & Uses
Druvit Dosage & How to Take
Druvit Side Effects
Druvit Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Druvit with Other Drugs
Druvit Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Druvit
Druvit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Druvit Benefits & Uses

Druvit is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Druvit Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Druvit Related Warnings

Is the use of Druvit safe for pregnant women?

Druvit rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Druvit safe during breastfeeding?

Druvit can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Druvit on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Druvit on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Druvit on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Druvit on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Druvit on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Druvit for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Druvit with Other Drugs

Druvit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glipizide

Warfarin

Druvit Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Druvit unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Druvit

Is this Druvit habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Druvit has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Druvit since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Druvit only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Druvit in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Druvit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Druvit

There is no information on the effects of taking Druvit with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Druvit

Information about the interaction of Druvit and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown