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Carolox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Carolox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Carolox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Carolox include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Carolox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Carolox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Carolox is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Carolox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Carolox related warnings section.
Carolox is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Carolox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Carolox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Carolox is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Carolox safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Carolox in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Carolox safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Carolox for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Carolox on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Carolox. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Carolox on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Carolox. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Carolox on the Heart?
Carolox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Carolox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carolox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carolox habit forming or addictive?
Carolox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Carolox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Carolox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Carolox in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Carolox
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Carolox and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carolox
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carolox with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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