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Medicine Details

Forage 500mg Tablet

Manufacturer: Lap Farmacia Ltd

Salt Composition: Levo-carnitine (500mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Carnitine deficiency Carnitine deficiency can lead to many problems such as muscle weakness, fatigue, problems with heart (such as heart enlargement), liver or brain (encephalopathy), confusion etc. Forage 500mg Tablet contains amino acids that are very important for the normal growth and development of the internal organs, muscles and nerves. It helps to maintain normal functioning of the internal organs and maintains nerve conduction too. It has a major role in the generation of energy in our body, regulation of mood, healing and repair of damaged tissues and keeping our skin, nails and hair healthy. Keep taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

Benefits: 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. Forage 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Description: Forage 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improve the efficiency of body function. Forage 500mg Tablet should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription. Forage 500mg Tablet is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine. Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Patients with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.

How to Use: Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Forage 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Forage 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Forage 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Forage 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Forage 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Forage 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Forage 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Forage 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed:

Packaging: strip of 10 tablets

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Carnitine deficiency

Side Effects: Nausea

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED