Lacarnit Tablet Information

Lacarnit Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.

The correct dosage of Lacarnit Tablet 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lacarnit Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lacarnit Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Lacarnit Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Lacarnit Tablet related warnings talks about Lacarnit Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lacarnit Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Lacarnit Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lacarnit Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Lacarnit Benefits & Uses
Lacarnit Dosage & How to Take
Lacarnit Side Effects
Lacarnit Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lacarnit with Other Drugs
Lacarnit Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lacarnit
Lacarnit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lacarnit Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lacarnit Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

Lacarnit Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lacarnit Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lacarnit Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Lacarnit rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Lacarnit Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Lacarnit can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lacarnit Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Lacarnit on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lacarnit Tablet on the Liver?

Lacarnit has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lacarnit Tablet on the Heart?

Lacarnit is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lacarnit Tablet with Other Drugs

Lacarnit Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glipizide

Warfarin

Lacarnit Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacarnit Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about Lacarnit Tablet

Is this Lacarnit Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lacarnit Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Lacarnit Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Lacarnit Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lacarnit Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Lacarnit Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lacarnit Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Lacarnit Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacarnit Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lacarnit Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown