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Folik-LMP Tablet is a vitamin supplement which is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is a combination medicine which helps replenish energy, regulates many bodily functions, helps in the formation of red blood cells, prevents low folate levels, maintains blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. This medicine may cause common side effects like nausea, upset stomach, headache, and diarrhoea.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Folik-LMP Tablet

Folik-LMP Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food. It could lead to various health problems, including defective bone growth, skin disorders, digestive issues, and dementia (memory loss).

Folik-LMP Tablet is a combination of L Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, Mecobalamin, and Vitamin D3. L Methylfolate helps produce new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate/Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Mecobalamin/Methylcobalamin/Vitamin B12 regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Folik-LMP Tablet may cause common side effects like upset stomach, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines and herbal products before starting Folik-LMP Tablet . If you are allergic to any of the components, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Folik-LMP Tablet . Folik-LMP Tablet should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is advised to avoid or limit alcohol consumption since it may affect the absorption of Folik-LMP Tablet .

Uses of Folik-LMP Tablet

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Folik-LMP Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains L Methylfolate, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, Mecobalamin, and Vitamin D3. L Methylfolate helps form new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is involved in metabolic functions and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. Mecobalamin 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 Folik-LMP Tablet

  • Upset stomach 

  • Diarrhoea 

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), Vitamin D toxicity, and kidney stones before starting Folik-LMP Tablet . This supplement should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Pyridoxine is excreted into breast milk. Hence, breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Folik-LMP Tablet . Drinking alcohol may hinder Folik-LMP Tablet absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Folik-LMP Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Folik-LMP Tablet may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antacids, and laxatives.

Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using Folik-LMP Tablet to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Folik-LMP Tablet with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D toxicity, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, diabetes, and phenylketonuria.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALTRETAMINE
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.

  • Sprinkle sesame and 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 vitamin D, B12, and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended. 
  • Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Folik-LMP Tablet since Pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. 
  • Vitamin D3 may interfere with cholesterol tests and give false results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals 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

It is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Folik-LMP Tablet 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 Folik-LMP Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Pyridoxine/Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Folik-LMP Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Folik-LMP Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Folik-LMP Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Folik-LMP Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Folik-LMP Tablet if you have any kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Folik-LMP Tablet .

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether this medicine can be used in children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sun House, Cts No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - FOL0713

FAQs

Folik-LMP Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
Folik-LMP Tablet is a dietary supplement and consists of Vitamin D3, Mecobalamin, L Methylfolate, and Pyridoxal-5-phosphate. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Folik-LMP Tablet helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Folik-LMP Tablet treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate in Folik-LMP Tablet may interfere with laboratory tests like urine test for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Folik-LMP Tablet before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Folik-LMP Tablet . Hence it is advised to take Folik-LMP Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product concomitantly unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplements simultaneously can lead to a vitamin overdose or other serious side effects.
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.
Folik-LMP Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Yes, Folik-LMP Tablet is safe for use during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. Please talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Folik-LMP Tablet can be taken with or without food or as advised by the doctor.
No, Folik-LMP Tablet is not an antibiotic. It is a nutritional supplement.
Store Folik-LMP Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
No, do not take a higher than the recommended dose of Folik-LMP Tablet as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Take Folik-LMP Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
Folik-LMP Tablet may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. However, it is not common and may not be experienced by everyone. Do not drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
In some cases, Folik-LMP Tablet may cause dry mouth. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
Folik-LMP Tablet may cause common side effects like upset stomach, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

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