Carol 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Carol 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Remember to inform doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may advice for monitoring of liver function.
It may cause skin rash, headache, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and hair loss as its side effects.
Uses of Carol Tablet
Side effects of Carol 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 Carol
- Headache
- Nausea
- Joint pain
- Itching
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Skin rash
How to use Carol 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. Carol 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Carol Tablet works
Carol 5mg Tablet works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carol 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carol 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carol 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carol 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carol 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Carol 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carol 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Carol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Carol 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
- Carol 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
- It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Stop taking Carol 5mg Tablet and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbonylimidazoles Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Antithyroid Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Carol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Carbimazole may reduce blood levels of Aminophylline.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Digoxin may increase the metabolism of Carbimazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your levels of Digoxin along with your overall treatment and adjust the
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Carbimazole may reduce blood levels of Prednisolone.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Carbimazole may reduce blood levels of Theophylline.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I just stop taking Carol 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Carol 5mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
How long does Carol 5mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carol 5mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Carol 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Carol 5mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carol 5mg Tablet or replacing Carol 5mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Carol 5mg Tablet?
You should not take Carol 5mg Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Carol 5mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carol 5mg Tablet.
My sister is taking Carol 5mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Carol 5mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Carol 5mg Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Carol 5mg Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Carol 5mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Carol 5mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Carol 5mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carol 5mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Carol 5mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Carol 5mg Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Even if my liver is normal, can Carol 5mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Carol 5mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carol 5mg Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Carol 5mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Carol 5mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Carol 5mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Carol 5mg Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.
Can I just stop taking Carol 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Carol 5mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
How long does Carol 5mg Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carol 5mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Carol 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Carol 5mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carol 5mg Tablet or replacing Carol 5mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Carol 5mg Tablet?
You should not take Carol 5mg Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Carol 5mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carol 5mg Tablet.
My sister is taking Carol 5mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Carol 5mg Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Carol 5mg Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Carol 5mg Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Carol 5mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Carol 5mg Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Carol 5mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carol 5mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Carol 5mg Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Carol 5mg Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Even if my liver is normal, can Carol 5mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Carol 5mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carol 5mg Tablet can be yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Carol 5mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Carol 5mg Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Carol 5mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Carol 5mg Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce chances of complications in your baby.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Carol 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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