Alcarnit Tablet 10's

Alcarnit Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called 'Nutritional supplements' used to treat carnitine deficiency. A carnitine deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough amount of carnitine from food. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb carnitine even if you are consuming them. Symptoms of carnitine deficiency are weakness in the hips, shoulders, upper arms and legs, tiredness (fatigue), irritability, and delayed movement (motor) development.

Alcarnit Tablet 10's contains Levocarnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Also, it is used for the prevention and treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis.

Take Alcarnit Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Alcarnit Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Alcarnit Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Alcarnit Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Alcarnit Tablet 10's. If you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Alcarnit Tablet 10's. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using Alcarnit Tablet 10's. Alcarnit Tablet 10's is safe to use in children, yet the doctor's consultation is advised.

Alcarnit Tablet 10's contains the nutritional supplement ‘Levocarnitine’ used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. Alcarnit Tablet 10's is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Alcarnit Tablet 10's improves symptoms and increases exercise ability in people with heart problems. It is also used for weight loss and may have an impact on brain function. Alone or in combination with acetyl-L-carnitine, it increases sperm count and sperm movement in men with fertility problems. Alcarnit Tablet 10's improves symptoms such as rapid or pounding heartbeat, nervousness, and weakness in people with high thyroid hormone levels. Also, it is used for the prevention and treatment of carnitine deficiency in patients with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhoea

Do not use Alcarnit Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Alcarnit Tablet 10's or any of its contents. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes before using Alcarnit Tablet 10's. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, herbal supplements. Do not take Alcarnit Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Alcarnit Tablet 10's safe to be given to children below 12 years of age, infants, and newborns, yet the doctor's consultation is advised. This medicine contains sucrose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Alcarnit Tablet 10's may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, dicumarol).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Alcarnit Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney, liver disease, diabetes, seizures (fits).

• WARFARIN
• DICUMAROL

• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
• Animal products like meat, fish, poultry and milk are the best sources. 
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Increase the intake of calcium and magnesium-rich foods, including prunes, raisins, and orange juice.
• Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
• Include more vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, whole grains, foods, and nuts products in your diet.
• Make a habit of regular exercising for at least 1-2 hours a day, or at least one should walk for about half an hour for good health.
• Instead of munching chips or sweets, eat unsalted nuts and frozen yoghurt, which is very good for health.
• Replace refined carbohydrates-containing foods with whole grain foods and increase the intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods.
• Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. For frying, you can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil.

Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while using Alcarnit Tablet 10's. 

Carnitine deficiency: A carnitine deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough amount of carnitine from food. It is essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb carnitine even if you are consuming it. Carnitine deficiency can lead to many health problems like encephalopathy (severe brain dysfunction), myopathy (muscle disease), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), cardiomyopathy (heart problem), or swelling (oedema). Symptoms of carnitine deficiency are weakness in the hips, shoulders, upper arms and legs, tiredness (fatigue), irritability, and delayed movement (motor) development.