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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Lycowax Capsule is a vitamin supplement which is used to treat nutritional deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia. It is a combination medicine which helps replenish energy, regulates many bodily functions, helps in the formation of red blood cells and restores the iron levels in the body. This medicine may cause common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset.
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Synonym

ELEMENTAL IRON+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+ELEMENTAL ZINC

Manufacturer/Marketer

Venova Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Lycowax Capsule

Lycowax Capsule is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

Lycowax Capsule contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Iron is an essential mineral that aids in producing red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen to body tissues. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents and treats folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate). Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Lycowax Capsule may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Lycowax Capsule . It is essential to seek medical advice before starting Lycowax Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Lycowax Capsule . Lycowax Capsule should be given to children only when advised by the doctor.

Uses of Lycowax Capsule

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies and Iron deficiency anaemia.

Medicinal Benefits

Lycowax Capsule contains Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. Elemental Iron is an essential body mineral required by the red blood cells to carry oxygen to other body cells and tissues. By combining with a protein in the blood called haemoglobin, iron helps carry adequate oxygen to various body parts. Folic acid helps in forming red blood cells. It prevents and treats anaemia and folate deficiency. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and the production of red blood cells. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as suggested by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it.Liquid/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the suggested dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lycowax Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset

Key Ingredients

Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate, Carbonyl Iron.

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis) before starting Lycowax Capsule . Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Lycowax Capsule . Iron is excreted into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Lycowax Capsule if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Lycowax Capsule . Lycowax Capsule should be used for children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lycowax Capsule may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, gentamicin, penicillamine), fits medicines (phenobarbital), heartburn medicines (omeprazole), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), and HIV/AIDS medicines (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Lycowax Capsule should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect iron absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Lycowax Capsule should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • GENTAMICIN
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • CISPLATIN
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpea.

  • Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.

  • Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

  • Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.

Special Advise

Regular monitoring of iron and haemoglobin levels is advised to rule out the possibility of anaemia.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is less than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

Iron deficiency anaemia: It is a condition caused due to low iron levels in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues. If the body has too little iron, it cannot make enough haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is the main protein in the red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness, fast heartbeat, brittle nails, and pale skin.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Lycowax Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how Lycowax Capsule affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting Lycowax Capsule if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Iron in Lycowax Capsule can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Lycowax Capsule if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Lycowax Capsule usually does not interfere with your driving ability. However, please consult your doctor if you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Lycowax Capsule .

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Lycowax Capsule . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lycowax Capsule .

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Lycowax Capsule if you have kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lycowax Capsule .

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Children

Caution

Lycowax Capsule should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Lycowax Capsule based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Birla Ayurveda Ltd. Dalamal House, 1st Floor, 206, J.B. Marg Nariman Point, Mumbai 4000021
Other Info - LYC0081

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FAQs

Lycowax Capsule belongs to a class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies.
Lycowax Capsule is a nutritional supplement that consists of Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. It works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. It also helps normalise the low vitamin levels in the body, thus treating nutritional deficiencies and iron deficiency anaemia.
It is recommended not to take Lycowax Capsule along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Lycowax Capsule .
Lycowax Capsule is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, Lycowax Capsule may cause gastrointestinal disturbances like stomach upset or constipation when taken without food. So, please take it as suggested by your doctor if you have stomach problems.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence it is advised to take Lycowax Capsule two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Lycowax Capsule and other antibiotics.

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