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Polaire Pharmaceuticals

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About Carnik-LC Tablet

Carnik-LC Tablet belongs to the class of  'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency, and neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder) and seizures (fits), muscle weakness, heart or liver problems.

Carnik-LC Tablet contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine 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. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Carnik-LC Tablet are diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and vomiting. These side-effects are mild and don’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Carnik-LC Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Carnik-LC Tablet , inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription medicines, herbal products, or dietary supplements. Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are advised to stop taking medicines for indigestion (antacids) within two hours of taking Carnik-LC Tablet .

Uses of Carnik-LC Tablet

Nutritional deficiencies.

Directions for Use

Swallow Carnik-LC Tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Carnik-LC Tablet contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin belongs to the class of  'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine 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. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Carnik-LC Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not use Carnik-LC Tablet if you are allergic to Carnik-LC Tablet or any of its contents. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, obesity, hypokalemia, optic nerve damage, diabetes before using Carnik-LC Tablet . Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, herbal supplements. Do not take Carnik-LC Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Carnik-LC Tablet safe to be given to children below 12 years of age, infants, and newborns, yet the doctor's consultation is advised. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking Carnik-LC Tablet as they may interfere with the action of Carnik-LC Tablet . Do not consume excess alcohol while using Carnik-LC Tablet as it may interfere with the drug absorption in the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidSulfadiazine
Severe
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe

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Folic acidSulfadiazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Carnik-LC Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carnik-LC Tablet and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Co-administration of Carnik-LC Tablet with Fluorouracil may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carnik-LC Tablet and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Folic acidColestyramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Coadministration of Carnik-LC Tablet and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Carnik-LC Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Carnik-LC Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Nausea, or Loss of appetite, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Folic acidTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Carnik-LC Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carnik-LC Tablet and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Coadministration of Carnik-LC Tablet and Fluorouracil may increase the effects of Fluorouracil and increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (lack of blood), infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carnik-LC Tablet and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhoea, paleness of skin, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body pains, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet, contact your doctor.
Folic acidCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Coadministration of Carnik-LC Tablet and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Carnik-LC Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carnik-LC Tablet and Carbamazepine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your condition changes or you experience loss of seizure control, contact your doctor.
Folic acidCapecitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Co-administration of Carnik-LC Tablet with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anemia, infections, and nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Carnik-LC Tablet and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
MecobalaminNeomycin
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Coadministration of Carnik-LC Tablet with Neomycin can impair the absorption of Carnik-LC Tablet and increase its levels which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carnik-LC Tablet with Neomycin together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Headache, or Loss of appetite you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MecobalaminChloramphenicol
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Carnik-LC Tablet:
Coadministration of Carnik-LC Tablet with Chloramphenicol can impair absorption and increase the levels of Carnik-LC Tablet which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carnik-LC Tablet with Chloramphenicol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Headache, or Loss of appetite, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, and salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, and potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.
  • Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Carnik-LC Tablet contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine 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. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

Carnik-LC Tablet causes common side effects like diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and vomiting.

In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnik-LC Tablet may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Carnik-LC Tablet , inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.

Folic acid deficiency occurs when there is inadequate folic acid in the body. You can overcome this deficiency by taking whole-grain foods, poultry, vegetables such as spinach, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, peas, lentils, and oranges, which are good sources of folic acid.

Carnik-LC Tablet should not be stopped suddenly. Please consult your doctor before stopping Carnik-LC Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • FLUOROURACIL
  • WARFARIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • LANSOPRAZOLE
  • RANITIDINE
  • METFORMIN
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • FOSPHENYTOIN

Special Advise

  • Serum levels of Cyanocobalamin present in Carnik-LC Tablet may be lowered by the use of oral contraceptives.
  • For pernicious anemia,  the blood picture must be examined regularly.
  • Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while using Carnik-LC Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Folic acid deficiency: It is the lack of vitamin B9 or folic acid in the body. Folic acid is essential for the formation of red blood cells. Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include mouth sores and fatigue. 

Vitamin B12 deficiency: When your body doesn't have adequate mineral levels called vitamin B12 and low haemoglobin required for red blood cells formation. Signs and symptoms of low vitamin B12 include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance, and memory trouble.

Carnitine deficiency: Carnitine deficiency is when not enough of the nutrient 'carnitine' is available to the body. This can cause muscle weakness and heart or liver problems. Carnitine is obtained from foods, particularly animal-based foods. 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) if the liver is affected, cardiomyopathy (heart problem), or swelling (oedema). Symptoms of carnitine deficiency are weakness in the hips, shoulders, upper arms and legs, and heart muscles, tiredness (fatigue), irritability, delayed movement (motor) development, and poor feeding in a baby.

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