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Mecodar-Forte Capsule 10's

Mecodar-Forte Capsule 10's

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About Mecodar-Forte Capsule

Mecodar-Forte Capsule belongs to the Vitamins class, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Mecodar-Forte Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused due to lack of vitamins, such as folate, vitamin B1, B6, and B12 deficiencies. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

Mecodar-Forte Capsule contains Alpha lipoic acid, Folic acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine, and Mecobalamin. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and restores vitamin levels in the body. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate; it helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin that regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Thiamine (vitamin B1) helps generate energy from nutrients and aids in the growth and development of body cells. Mecobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, regulates body functions such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Together, Mecodar-Forte Capsule effectively treats nutritional deficiencies.

Mecodar-Forte Capsule should be used as recommended. Sometimes, Mecodar-Forte Capsule may have common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and rash. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Mecodar-Forte Capsule if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Consult your doctor before using the Mecodar-Forte Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Mecodar-Forte Capsule in more than recommended doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of Mecodar-Forte Capsule

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies.

Medicinal Benefits

Mecodar-Forte Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains Alpha lipoic acid, Folic acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine, and Mecobalamin. Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and restores vitamin levels in the body. It also protects the nerve cells from damaging degradation products and free radicals. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble Vitamin B. It helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin that treats and prevents vitamin B6 deficiency, anaemia, peripheral neuropathy, and seizures (fits). It is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Thiamine helps generate energy for the body from nutrients and aids in the growth and development of body cells. Mecobalamin is a coenzyme form of vitamin B12. It regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mecodar-Forte Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Rash

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). This disease may make it hard to absorb B complex vitamins when given orally. Your doctor may recommend other dosage forms in such a case. Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia before starting Mecodar-Forte Capsule . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Mecodar-Forte Capsule . Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Mecodar-Forte Capsule . Keep Mecodar-Forte Capsule away from direct sunlight. Do not store Mecodar-Forte Capsule above 25ºC.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Mecodar-Forte Capsule may interact with anti-cancer medicines (altretamine, cisplatin, and arsenic trioxide), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), Parkinson's medication (levodopa), drugs used to treat tumours (Fluorouracil), antibiotics (trimethoprim), anti-inflammatory drugs (sulfasalazine), cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine), and antidiabetics.

Drug-Food Interactions: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Mecodar-Forte Capsule .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Use Mecodar-Forte Capsule with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), liver, kidney, or heart disease, or allergic reactions to medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALTRETAMINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • LEVODOPA
  • FLUOROURACIL
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE

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, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
  • Sprinkle sunflower seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. 
  • Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.

Special Advise

  • Clinical monitoring of folic acid, vitamins B1, B12, and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended. 
  • Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Mecodar-Forte Capsule since Pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Folate deficiency: Folate deficiency occurs when your body won't have enough folate in your diet. Symptoms include fatigue, grey hair, mouth sores, tongue swelling, and growth problems. Folate deficiency leads to anaemia.

Vitamin B1 deficiency: When the body lacks adequate Thiamine or vitamin B1 levels, it leads to Vitamin B1 deficiency. It commonly leads to beriberi diseases. Symptoms include loss of appetite, weakness, pain in the limbs, shortness of breath, and swollen feet or legs.

Vitamin B6 deficiency: This disease is developed when your body doesn't have adequate levels of a water-soluble vitamin called Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, skin rashes, cracked and sore lips, weak immune system, tiredness, tingling in hands and feet, fits and low energy levels.

Vitamin B12 deficiency (cobalamin deficiency): When your body lacks adequate Vitamin B12, it leads to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance, and memory trouble.

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Alcohol

Caution

Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Mecodar-Forte Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Mecodar-Forte Capsule should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Mecodar-Forte Capsule .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Pyridoxine and Folic acid in Mecodar-Forte Capsule are excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Mecodar-Forte Capsule if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Mecodar-Forte Capsule affects your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Mecodar-Forte Capsule . Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Mecodar-Forte Capsule . Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The doctor will recommend the dosage of Mecodar-Forte Capsule based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - MEC0542

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FAQs

Mecodar-Forte Capsule belongs to the Vitamins class, primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Mecodar-Forte Capsule effectively treats various conditions caused due to lack of vitamins, such as folate, vitamin B1, B6, and B12 deficiencies.
Mecodar-Forte Capsule is a vitamin supplement and consists of Alpha-lipoic acid, Folic acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine, and Mecobalamin. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot recover even with the food sources, Mecodar-Forte Capsule helps normalise these deficient levels. Collectively, Mecodar-Forte Capsule treats nutritional deficiencies.
Vitamin B6 deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate Pyridoxine levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in Pyridoxine like milk, eggs, beef, pork, chicken or turkey, fish, peanuts, soya beans, wheat germ, oats, and bananas. If your Vitamin B6 levels are still low, your doctor may recommend its supplements.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is caused when you don't have enough Mecobalamin levels in your body. You can include natural Vitamin B12 sources like eggs, beef, liver, chicken, trout, salmon, tuna fish, clams, fortified breakfast cereal, low-fat milk, yoghurt, and cheese in your diet for treating the deficiency. If you still have low levels of B12, please consult your doctor for its supplements.
Folate deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate folic acid/folate levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in folic acid like broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid. If your folic acid levels are still low, your doctor may recommend its supplements.
Vitamin B1 deficiency is caused when your body does not have adequate levels of Vitamin B1 or Thiamine. This deficiency is commonly found in alcoholics, people with poor diets, and malabsorption conditions. It is also common in children with congenital heart diseases. People who undergo dialysis treatment may also develop vitamin B1 deficiency.
It is important to tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) since it may be hard to absorb vitamins through oral administration. Your doctor may recommend other dosage forms in such a case.
Pyridoxine in Mecodar-Forte Capsule may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Mecodar-Forte Capsule before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

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