Kobit As Tablets

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Kobit As Tab during pregnancy?

• Pregnant women should not take this medicine as it is unsafe during pregnancy
• If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should discuss with your physician about the importance of birth control methods and potential hazards to the unborn baby
• If you think you are pregnant or might become pregnant, discontinue the treatment and seek a safer alternative

Breast Feeding

Can I take Kobit As Tab while breastfeeding?

This medicine passes into breast milk. You should not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding as this medicine may harm your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Kobit As Tab?

It does not affect your driving abilities.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Kobit As Tab?

It would be best if you do not take alcohol while taking this medicine. Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach and intestines. If you have any liver disease or history of liver disease, there are increased chances of further liver damage with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• If you have liver or kidney disease
• If you experience muscle pain, cramps, weakness and fever after taking this medicine, immediately inform your doctor
• If you experience any muscle problems after taking other lipid-lowering medicine
• If you have breathing difficulty
• If you are addicted to alcohol
• If you have any thyroid problems
• If you are undergoing surgery or had an operation recently
• If you have any unusual bleeding
• If you notice black tarry stools or blood in vomit
• If you have asthma, this medicine can worsen your asthma
• If you have high blood pressure
• If you have ulcers in your stomach or small intestine
• If you are suffering from gout
• If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, do not take this medicine as it can increase the bleeding
• If you are taking medicine for bacterial infection like fusidic acid as this may cause serious muscle injury
• If you have diabetes, regular blood glucose check-up is needed