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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
Gabal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency and neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder) and seizures (fits). It contains folic acid and methylcobalamin, which replenishes the deficient folic acid and Methylcobalamin levels in the body. Thus, it helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Also, it regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage. It may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea (feeling sick) and bloating. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Baby Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Gabal Tablet

Gabal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), vitamin B12 deficiency and neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder) and seizures (fits).

Gabal Tablet contains folic acid and methylcobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Methylcobalamin (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.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Gabal Tablet are diarrhoea, loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea (feeling sick) and bloating. These side effects are mild and don’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

Do not take Gabal Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Gabal Tablet , 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 Gabal Tablet

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Gabal Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Folic acid (vitamin B9) and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12).  Together, Gabal Tablet is used as a 'vitamin or nutritional supplement' in the treatment of folate deficiency anaemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, alcoholic neuropathy, pernicious anaemia (red blood cells are not produced due to Vitamin B12 deficiency), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels), seizures (fits) and multiple sclerosis (immune system disease affecting the brain).

Side Effects of Gabal Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Anorexia (loss of appetite)
  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Bloating

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking Gabal Tablet , inform your doctor if you have diabetes, cancer, obesity, neural tube defects, kidney problems, hypokalemia (low levels of potassium), and optic nerve damage. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking Gabal Tablet as they may interfere with the action of Gabal Tablet . Do not consume excess alcohol while using Gabal Tablet as it may interfere with the drug absorption in the body.

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Folic acidFluorouracil
Severe
Folic acidCarbamazepine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

Habit Forming

No

How Gabal Tablet Works

Gabal Tablet contains folic acid and methylcobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and DNA. Methylcobalamin (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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Gabal Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Gabal Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Caution

Consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Gabal Tablet should be used with caution in pregnant women as it may cause birth defects. Please consult the doctor before taking medicine. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gabal Tablet should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Gabal Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

If u have or had history or evidence of any Liver related diseases. Please consult the doctor before taking medicine.Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

Gabal Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Please consult the doctor before taking medicine.Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Children

Caution

Gabal Tablet should be used with caution in children, unless prescribed by a child specialist.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Gabal Tablet is used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Gabal Tablet contains folic acid (vitamin B9) and methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) act as nutritional supplements and replenish the deficient nutrients essential for the normal functioning of the body.
Gabal Tablet may not interact with pain killers. However, consult your doctor before taking any medicines with Gabal Tablet to avoid any unwanted effects.
The side-effects of Gabal Tablet mild and temporary. They include diarrhoea, loss of appetite, upset stomach, nausea (feeling sick) and bloating.
The sources of vitamin B12 are animal products such as meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, milk and other milk products such as yoghurt and cheese.
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.
Gabal Tablet contains folic acid (vitamin B9) and methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). It acts as a nutritional supplement and replenishes the deficient vitamins essential for the normal functioning of the body, particularly in relation to energy production and red blood cell formation.
Gabal Tablet should be given to children if advised by the doctor. Gabal Tablet contains nutrients essential for the growth and development of children, but the right dosage and necessity can vary depending on each child's health needs and dietary intake.
Swallow Gabal Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Please do not crush, break, or chew the medication.
Yes, you can take Gabal Tablet daily, but only as advised by your doctor. Make sure not to exceed the maximum daily dose or the recommended treatment duration.

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