Vivagold Tablet

Last Updated: July 24th, 2023

Vivagold Tablet is a product of Sanofi India Ltd

Composition: Levo-carnitine (NA)

₹ 98.00

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All Details About Vivagold Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vivagold Tablet

Description:

Vivagold Tablet belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improve the efficiency of body function.

Vivagold Tablet should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription.

Vivagold Tablet is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine.

Earlier starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Tolerants with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.

Uses:

Carnitine deficiency

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Vivagold

Vomiting
Nausea

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vivagold Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vivagold Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vivagold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Vivagold Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vivagold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vivagold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vivagold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vivagold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Is Vivagold Tablet a steroid?

Vivagold Tablet is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of protein (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.

Q. When can a carnitine deficiency occur?

Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.

Q. Does warfarin have any effect on Vivagold Tablet?

In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Vivagold Tablet may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Vivagold Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.

Q. What is the best time to take Vivagold Tablet?

Vivagold Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Generally, it is advised to be taken 3-4 times daily, preferably with meals or after meals.

Q. Can Vivagold Tablet be taken by diabetics?

Affirmative, Vivagold Tablet can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to know that it contains sucrose. Some studies have shown that it may improve insulin sensitivity. Along with that, it may also be helpful in relieving nerve pain.

Q. Does Vivagold Tablet cause diarrhea?

Vivagold Tablet may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect of the medicine can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Vivagold Tablet. But, if you are taking oral solution then take it slowly or dilute it more.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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