Crt-E Tablet belongs to the group of vitamins/nutrients used to treat muscle spasms, cramps and carnitine deficiency. A muscle cramp is a rapid, abrupt and sudden contraction of one or more muscles of the body. Carnitine deficiency is a deficient store of carnitine in the body.

Crt-E Tablet contains Levocarnitine and Tocopherol (Vitamin E). Crt-E Tablet  relieves muscular contractions and works towards strengthening muscles by supplying nutrients necessary for growth. Crt-E Tablet also works as an antioxidant, thus protecting body cells from damage by free radicals. It also helps maintain skeletal muscle function.

Crt-E Tablet may be taken with or without food. In some cases, Crt-E Tablet may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or a mild stomach upset. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components. Keep your doctor informed if you suffer from hypersensitivity, epilepsy, cardiac disorder or any disease-causing chronic diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before consuming alcohol with Crt-E Tablet as there may be an interaction.

Crt-E Tablet is a vitamin/nutritional supplement used primarily to treat muscle cramps and ease the muscles of any abnormal contractions. It may also be used in reducing intradialytic cramps (cramps arising from dialysis). Crt-E Tablet is used to improve carnitine deficiency in children, promotes general well-being and health by improving muscle quality and stamina. Crt-E Tablet functions by making the body stronger and by relieving muscle soreness. It relieves muscular contractions and works towards strengthening muscles by supplying nutrients necessary for growth. Crt-E Tablet also works as an antioxidant, thus protecting body cells from damage by free radicals.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Mild stomach upset

Crt-E Tablet should not be used in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Inform your doctor if you have arterial or thrombotic disorders, cardiovascular health disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy, kidney or liver disease. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed if you are on anticoagulant therapy. Crt-E Tablet may interact with alcohol, please consult your doctor before use.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Crt-E Tablet may interact with blood-thinners (warfarin), anti-obesity drugs (orlistat), bile-acid binders (cholestyramine, colestipol), insulin, cholesterol-reducing statins, immunosuppressant (cyclosporine), vitamin B3 (niacin), and iron.

Drug-Food Interactions: Crt-E Tablet should be used with caution in case of intolerance to certain sugars. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Crt-E Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder, chronic diarrhoea, thromboembolic disorder, cardiovascular disorder, bleeding or clotting disorder, epilepsy, diabetes, hypothyroidism, peripheral neuropathy and end-stage renal disease.

• WARFARIN
• ORLISTAT
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• COLESTIPOL
• CYCLOSPORIN
• NIACIN
• IRON

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
• Avoid processed and fried food. 

Muscle Cramps: A cramp is an involuntary and sudden, irregular contraction of one or more muscles of the body. It usually happens in case of dehydration, strenuous exercise, stress, irregular sleep and/or menstruation. Cramps are also a highly prevalent side effect of dialysis. 

Carnitine Deficiency: Carnitine deficiency is characterised by low levels of carnitine in the RBC’s, plasma and tissues of the body, leading to muscle soreness, poor muscle quality, poor movement and extreme lethargy. Carnitine is a naturally occurring substance in the body that is necessary for energy.