Riscarb 200mg Tablets

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Riscarb Tablet during pregnancy?

The use of Riscarb Tablet during pregnancy is seen to increase the risk of developmental disorders and malformations (incomplete development of spine and spinal cord, cleft lip/palate, cardiovascular malformations) in the infant. Thus, it is recommended that the use of Riscarb Tablets be avoided in women who are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant soon.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Riscarb Tablet while breastfeeding?

Riscarb Tablet is known to pass into the mother's breastmilk. Thus, to prevent the possibility of this medicine being ingested by the suckling infant via breastmilk, it is suggested that women who are breastfeeding should not take Riscarb Tablet tablets.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Riscarb Tablet?

Riscarb Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, lack of muscle coordination, blurred vision and seeing two images of a single object. Hence, after taking this medicine, if you feel that you may not be able to drive safely, then it is recommended that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Riscarb Tablet?

Riscarb Tablet is seen to interact with alcohol. Hence, the consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine is not recommended and should be avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history of bone marrow depression.
• You have or have a history of any kind of liver or kidney disease.
• You have any kind of heart disease.
• You have thyroid disorders and take medicines for them.
• You have taken medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the last 14 days.
• If you develop symptoms like skin rashes, itchy bumps, mouth sores, blistering or peeling of the skin, yellowing of the skin and eyes, severe weakness, severe muscle pain, unusual bruising or bleeding, frequent infections that do not go away, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, tiny pinpoint red to purple spots on your skin. These may indicate serious problems in your liver or blood cells.
• You develop signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to the medicine (fever, rashes, weakness, red itchy skin bumps, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness, impaired coordination, swelling, decrease in white blood cells count).
• You are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant soon.
• You are a woman and do not use an effective method of contraception or use oral hormonal contraceptives.
• You experience an increase in the frequency of seizures after taking Riscarb Tablet.