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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 30, 2024 | 3:19 PM IST
Pleat-5 Tablet 15's is a vitamin supplement used to treat nutritional deficiencies. This medicine helps maintain cognitive function, and neurological processes, birth weight and meets the mother's increased needs during preconception, pregnancy, and nursing. Common side effects include stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting.
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About Pleat-5 Tablet 15's

Pleat-5 Tablet 15's 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). 

Pleat-5 Tablet 15's contains L-Methylfolate Calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate and Methylcobalamin. L-Methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is a water-soluble vitamin involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. 

Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Pleat-5 Tablet 15's may cause common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines or herbal products before starting Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. If you are allergic to Pleat-5 Tablet 15's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. Pleat-5 Tablet 15's should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Pleat-5 Tablet 15's, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's

Management and treatment of Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Pleat-5 Tablet 15's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains L-Methylfolate calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate and Methylcobalamin. L-Methylfolate calcium helps the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats folate deficiency. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6) is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. It helps in cognitive development through the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters and maintains normal homocysteine levels (an amino acid in the blood). Methylcobalamin (Mecobalamin) regulates body functions like cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It treats alcoholic and diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) and pernicious anaemia.

Directions for Use

Swallow Pleat-5 Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) before starting Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia before starting Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Pleat-5 Tablet 15's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Pleat-5 Tablet 15's may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine) and fits medicines (phenytoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Please avoid alcohol while using Pleat-5 Tablet 15's to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Pleat-5 Tablet 15's with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome, heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, and allergic reactions to medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALTRETAMINE
  • PHENYTOIN

Habit Forming

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, 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 vitamins B12 and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended. 

  • Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Pleat-5 Tablet 15's since Pyridoxal-5-phosphate may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.

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 not known if alcohol interacts with Pleat-5 Tablet 15's, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Pleat-5 Tablet 15's 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 Pleat-5 Tablet 15's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Pleat-5 Tablet 15's if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Pleat-5 Tablet 15's 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 Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will decide whether Pleat-5 Tablet 15's can be given to the child or not. The dosage of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's depends on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

S NO. 111, SHIVKALYAN NAGAR, GALLI NO. 12/2 , PUNE, Maharashtra, India - 411038.
Other Info - PLE0154

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FAQs

Pleat-5 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of 'multivitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Pleat-5 Tablet 15's is a vitamin supplement and consists of L-Methylfolate calcium, Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (vitamin B6), and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Pleat-5 Tablet 15's helps replenish these deficient levels. Collectively, Pleat-5 Tablet 15's treats nutritional deficiencies.
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate in Pleat-5 Tablet 15's may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Pleat-5 Tablet 15's before undergoing blood and urine examinations.
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.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's. Hence, taking Pleat-5 Tablet 15's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.
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.
Common side effects of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's may include nausea, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Please consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
The appropriate dosage of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's depends on individual factors, such as health status, medical history, and treatment goals. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional to determine the safe and effective dosage for your needs.
The dosage of Pleat-5 Tablet 15's depends on various factors, including age, medical history, health status, treatment goals, and other medications being taken. Your doctor will assess these factors and provide a personalized dosage recommendation, which may start with a low dose and be adjusted as needed based on your response.
Take Pleat-5 Tablet 15's as your doctor directs, considering your medical conditions and medications. They will provide personalized guidance on when to take Pleat-5 Tablet 15's, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
The duration of taking Pleat-5 Tablet 15's depends on the condition being treated and your doctor's advice. It's essential to follow your doctor's advice and only take Pleat-5 Tablet 15's as recommended.
Before using Pleat-5 Tablet 15's, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines, to avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects.
Do not take any other medication with Pleat-5 Tablet 15's unless your doctor has advised you to do so after checking for potential interactions and benefits. Your doctor will ensure that the combination is safe and effective for you, so always consult them before taking any other medication with Pleat-5 Tablet 15's.
Pleat-5 Tablet 15's is not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by a doctor, as there is no sufficient data on its safety for the mother or baby. If pregnancy is detected, consult your doctor immediately to evaluate the risks and discontinue use if necessary.
Limited research is available on using Pleat-5 Tablet 15's in children. Please consult the doctor. The doctor will decide whether to give the child Pleat-5 Tablet 15's or not.
It's best to avoid alcohol consumption while using Pleat-5 Tablet 15's, as it may interact with the medication and increase the risk of adverse effects.

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