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Carol Benefits & Uses

Carol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Carol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Vitamin D Deficiency Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60000 iu Dosage Form: Granules Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carol is used -

Moderate

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Mild

Headache
Irritability
Weakness
Photophobia
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Hypertension

Carol Related Warnings

Is the use of Carol safe for pregnant women?

Carol is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Carol safe during breastfeeding?

Carol is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Carol on the Kidneys?

Using Carol does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Carol on the Liver?

Using Carol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Carol on the Heart?

You can take Carol without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Carol with Other Drugs

Carol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

Carol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Carol

Is this Carol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Carol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Carol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Carol only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Carol is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Carol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carol

Carol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Carol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carol with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Carol

Question about 5 years ago

Is Carol helpful in rickets?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Carol is helpful in the treatment of rickets which is a condition that results from vitamin D deficiency in the children which causes soft and weak bones. Carol works in rickets by restoring the normal levels of vitamin D which promotes the strengthening of bones through calcium absorption.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Carol raise the phosphate levels in blood?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Carol can raise the phosphate levels (hyperphosphatemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of phosphate are restored after discontinuation of this drug. Do not take this drug in more than the recommended doses to avoid unpleasant side effects and high levels of phosphate.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Carol work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Carol contains cholecalciferol also known as vitamin D3. It works by restoring the normal levels of vitamin D3 in the body which promotes the calcium and phosphate absorption in the intestine and its retention from the kidneys. Normally, vitamin D3 comes from dietary sources and it is also synthesized in the skin by sunlight. It plays multiple roles in our bodies such as maintaining normal levels of calcium in the body through its absorption in the intestine and its retention by the kidneys. In case of malabsorption states, the body is not able to absorb this vital nutrient from the small intestine and also in case of liver diseases vitamin D3 is not converted into its active form by the liver which leads to its deficiency. Due to this, its normal levels are not available in the body and the roles played by vitamin D3 are affected. Carol restores the optimum levels of vitamin D3 in the body which helps in treating its deficiency.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Carol elevate the calcium level in blood?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Carol can elevate the calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of calcium are restored after discontinuation of this drug and not consuming calcium-containing products. Do not take this drug in more than the prescribed doses to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Carol cause hair loss?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Carol does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, research suggests that vitamin D deficiency can lead to hair loss. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.