Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for UBICAR TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Prescription Statistics
- 11 Available Alternatives for UBICAR TAB
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Overview
UBICAR TAB is a Schedule H drug.UBICAR TAB is composed of: LEVOCARNITINE (500 MG), UBIDECARENONE (30 MG)
Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy.Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Usage
LEVOCARNITINE is generally used to treat: Systemic Carnitine DeficiencyLEVOCARNITINE can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
UBICAR TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for UBICAR TAB and its Constituents
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- The liquid medicine can be taken alone or mixed with a beverage or soft food. Sip or eat the mixture slowly.Levocarnitine should be taken at evenly spaced intervals every 3 or 4 hours. This medicine works best if you take it with a meal or within 30 minutes after a meal.
- While using levocarnitine, you may need frequent blood tests.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid excess dose.
- Take precautions during levocarnitine treatment as you may be at risk of bleeding.Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levocarnitine or any of its ingredients.
Common Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Diarrhoea, Muscle Pain, Paresthesia, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Abdomen Discomfort, Dizziness, Eyes Change In Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Weakness (generalized)Serious Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Blood Pressure, High, Rhabdomyolysis, Breathlessness, Depression, Hyperglycemia, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Head HeadacheRare Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinTechnical Classification
LEVOCARNITINE is categorized as: NUTRACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily | 76% |
| Once Daily | 13% |
| Morning | 6% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 1TAB | 59% |
| 500mg | 18% |
| 2tabs | 12% |
| 2tab | 6% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 90 Days | 31% |
| 180 Days | 19% |
| 60 Days | 18% |
| 30 Days | 13% |
| 3 Days | 7% |
| 365 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 1% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 23% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 30% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 18% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 16% |
| 70yrs and above | 12% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 59% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Orthopaedist | 94% |
| Gynaecologist | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| LACARTIZ TAB | 46% |
| A TO Z TAB | 37% |
| NERVIDAY INJ | 32% |
| ARACHITOL 6L AMP | 26% |
| REJUNURON FORTE INJ | 23% |
| CORCIUM K2 TAB | 22% |
| DEPURA 60K | 18% |
| UPRISE D3 6L INJ | 16% |
| SUPRADYN TAB | 14% |
| ARACHITOL 6L INJ | 13% |
| CCM TAB | 10% |
Available Alternatives for UBICAR TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| UBICAR TAB | INR 279 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCARNITINE 500 MG, UBIDECARENONE 30 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| OLIGOCARE TAB | INR 250.05 for 15 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 1250 IU, METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 500 IU, SELENIUM 100 MCG, ASCORBIC ACID 75 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 50 MG, VITAMIN E 12.5 MG, GINSENG 10 MG, L-ARGININE 10 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CARBONYL IRON 5 MG, THIAMINE NITRATE 5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 5 MG, LYCOPENE 2 MG, MANGANESE 2 MG, L-GLUTATHIONE 2.5 MG, UBIDECARENONE 2.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, COPPER 1 MG |
| PRODUCTIV M | INR 780 for 55 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, SELENIUM 200 MCG, ZINC 66 MG, UBIDECARENONE 60 MG, LEVOCARNITINE 50 MG, CLOMIFENE 25 MG, L-ARGININE 20 MG, FOLIC ACID 5 MG, LYCOPENE 4 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG |