Carkozom
Carkozom Products are primarily used for
Hyperthyroidism
About Carkozom Products
Carkozom Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Carkozom are Headache, Nausea, Joint pain, Itching, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Skin rash.
How Carkozom Products work
Carbimazole works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Patient Concerns about Carkozom Products
Frequently asked questions about Carkozom Products
Frequently asked questions about Carbimazole
Q. Can I just stop taking Carkozom 5 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Carkozom 5 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.
Q. How long does Carkozom 5 Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carkozom 5 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Q. Can Carkozom 5 Tablet cause hair loss?
Carkozom 5 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carkozom 5 Tablet or replacing Carkozom 5 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
Q. Who should not take Carkozom 5 Tablet?
You should not take Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carkozom 5 Tablet.
Q. My sister is taking Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
Q. How does Carkozom 5 Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Carkozom 5 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carkozom 5 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Carkozom 5 Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Carkozom 5 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.
Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Carkozom 5 Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Carkozom 5 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Carkozom 5 Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 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.
Q. Can I just stop taking Carkozom 5 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Carkozom 5 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.
Q. How long does Carkozom 5 Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carkozom 5 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Q. Can Carkozom 5 Tablet cause hair loss?
Carkozom 5 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carkozom 5 Tablet or replacing Carkozom 5 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.
Q. Who should not take Carkozom 5 Tablet?
You should not take Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carkozom 5 Tablet.
Q. My sister is taking Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
Q. How does Carkozom 5 Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Carkozom 5 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carkozom 5 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Carkozom 5 Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Carkozom 5 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.
Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Carkozom 5 Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Carkozom 5 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Carkozom 5 Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Carkozom 5 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 Carkozom 5 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.
Products for Carkozom
Carkozom 5 Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP
₹222.6
Carkozom 20 Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP
₹836.2
Not Available
Carkozom 10 Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP
₹431.5
Not Available