Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat filariasis. It fights against the worms to relieve the discomfort caused due to the infestation.
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as the prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, weakness, headaches, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Uses of Carcet Tablet
Side effects of Carcet Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carcet
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Allergic reaction
How to use Carcet Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Carcet Tablet works
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diethylcarbamazine and Cetirizine which treat filariasis. Diethylcarbamazine works by decreasing the muscular activity and causing paralysis of these worms while Cetirizine decreases the raised eosinophil count (white blood cells) and controls allergic symptoms like cough and breathlessness.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Carcet Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with food at the same time every day.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking the medicine as it can enhance the dizziness.
- Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with food at the same time every day.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Carcet 150mg/5mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking the medicine as it can enhance the dizziness.
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- NHS. Cetirizine. [Accessed 14 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Cetrizine. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Burgeon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Burgeon Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, No 19 Raja St Alandur, Chennai-600016, Tamil Nadu, India
Country of origin: India
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