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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:37 PM IST
Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's is a vitamin supplement which is used to treat nutritional deficiencies caused due to long-term complications. It is a combination medicine which helps replenish energy, regulates many bodily functions, helps in the formation of red blood cells and converts body fat into energy that is required for the body's growth and development. This medicine may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite.
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About Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

Take Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's as prescribed. The common side-effects of Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's are diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), and vomiting. These side effects are mild and don’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription medicines, herbal products, or dietary supplements. Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Uses of Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's is a nutritional supplement containing folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.

Directions for Use

Take Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Do not use Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, obesity, hypokalemia, optic nerve damage, or diabetes before using Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins, and herbal supplements. Do not take Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's as they may interfere with the action of Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's may interact with an antibiotic (chloramphenicol), anticancer agent (methotrexate and fluorouracil), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-gout medicine (colchicine), antacids (cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, and ranitidine), a medicine used to treat diabetes (metformin), a medicine used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions (sulfasalazine), a medicine used to reduce cholesterol (cholestyramine), and antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin and fosphenytoin).

Drug-food interactions: Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol.

Drug-disease interactions: Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, neural tube defects, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, diabetes, obesity, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • WARFARIN
  • COLCHICINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • LANSOPRAZOLE
  • RANITIDINE
  • METFORMIN
  • SULFASALAZINE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • FOSPHENYTOIN
  • FLUOROURACIL
  • PHENYTOIN

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.
  • 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

  • Serum levels of mecobalamin present in Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's may be lowered by the use of oral contraceptives.
  • Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while using Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrients are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

No harmful interaction has been reported in children below 12 years of age, yet the doctor's consultation is advised.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

OLD NO: 11/1C, NEW NO: 39/1C, VANNIER STREET, CHOOLAIMEDU , CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India - 600094.
Other Info - MET2634

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FAQs

Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases.
Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.
Warfarin when taken along with Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Folic acid deficiency occurs when there is inadequate folic acid in the body. You can overcome this deficiency by taking whole-grain foods, poultry, vegetables such as spinach, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, peas, lentils, and oranges, which are good sources of folic acid.
Metrovit-LC Tablet 10's may cause headache as a mild and temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

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