PC-Rite Tablet is a combination of medicines used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It regulates ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS. It enhances the body's response to insulin, and maintains hormonal balance. This improves your overall health.
PC-Rite Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, 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.
It may cause side effects like taste change, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor in case these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor will check your kidney function tests before starting treatment with it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects.
Women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have hormonal imbalance that is responsible for irregular menstrual cycles (periods), excessive hair growth and acne. PC-Rite Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in regulating hormonal imbalance as well as periods in females. It helps the body to utilise the hormone insulin and also regulates menstrual cycles. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not skip any doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of PC-Rite 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 PC-Rite
Taste change
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use PC-Rite 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. PC-Rite Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How PC-Rite Tablet works
PC-Rite Tablet is a combination of five medicines: Myo-Inositol, D-Chiro Inositol, Metformin, L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Methylcobalamin. These medicines work by enhancing body’s response to insulin and decreasing high levels of a harmful substance (homocysteine). This effect improves hormone balance and leads to more regular ovulation and menstrual cycles (periods) in PCOS.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PC-Rite Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
PC-Rite Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of PC-Rite Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether PC-Rite Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
PC-Rite Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of PC-Rite Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of PC-Rite Tablet is, however, not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
PC-Rite Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of PC-Rite Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. PC-Rite Tablet is generally started with low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and its use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take PC-Rite Tablet?
If you miss a dose of PC-Rite 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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PC-Rite Tablet is used for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
It helps support regular ovulation and menstrual cycles.
An upset stomach with nausea and diarrhea may occur initially. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source for immediate relief.
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Therapeutic Class
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Patient concerns
Multi follicular and irregular periods
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You could have been suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome . Get your PCOS profile done on the second day of your cycle and then take treatment .
I had an accident and had a fracture in right hand for which I was diagnosed. I was at complete bed rest for 3-4 days at hospital. Now I am facing problem of constipation. I was prescribed Laxilose which was not effective. Some other doctor advised me Cremaffin which was too ineffective. Please suggest me what to do
After pcos operation,doctor find out I have febroid of 2 cm and endometrosis.doc prescribed me ovacet and endo reg and stop us for 3 months for planning baby.please advice how to deal with this situation
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
There is no need to do anything for fibroid. For endometriosis also no need to do anything rite now. This condition will get better once you conceives
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