Laretol 10 Capsules

Babies: Not applicable Lactating mothers: Laretol is safe to use during breastfeeding as it does not pass into the breastmilk in a sufficient amount to harm the baby. Pregnancy: Laretol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy as the evidence states increased risk to the developing baby.
Take this medicine only if the doctor advises you. Driving: This medicine does not affect your driving ability Alcohol: Alcohol must be consumed with caution while taking laretol. Seek a doctor’s advice. Kidney: Laretol should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems.
You may need a dose adjustment. Seek the doctor’s advice. Liver: Laretol is safe if prescribed in patients with liver disease.
You may not need the dose adjustment..

Abdominal pain Arrhythmias Constipation Dehydration Dry mouth Headache Growth retardation Metallic taste Fever .

Laretol increases the vitamin d levels in the blood, which helps in the reabsorption of calcium from the kidneys and absorption of calcium from the intestine and maintains normal calcium levels in the body..

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• Laretol is used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and calcium deficiency. • Take the medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not miss the dose even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. • If you experience any undesirable effects, then seek the doctor’s advice.
Inform your doctor if you are taking iron supplements as it may interfere with the absorption of laretol. • Avoid concurrent administration of antacids and laretol as they may interfere with absorption. • Seek a doctor’s advice before taking this medicine in pregnancy, breastfeeding, kidney disease, or liver disorder..

Serious • Laretol + Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine will decrease the effect of laretol by increasing the metabolism. • Laretol + Mifepristone: Mifepristone increase the level or effect of laretol by affecting the metabolism. • Laretol + Posaconazole: Posaconazole increase the level or effect of laretol by affecting the metabolism. Monitor closely • Laretol + Ketoconazole: Ketoconazole increases the level or effect of laretol by affecting the metabolism. • Laretol + Phenytoin: Phenytoin decrease the level or effect of laretol by increasing the metabolism. • Laretol + Rifampin: Rifampin decrease the level or effect of laretol by increasing the metabolism. .