ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12
About
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency anaemia, low iron in the body, vitamin C deficiency, improve immunity, promote growth and good health. 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.
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 contains Ascorbic acid, folic acid, iron, and vitamin B12. Iron helps transport oxygen throughout the body and produce red blood cells. Vitamin B12 helps the proper functioning of the brain and nerves and produces red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for the formation of healthy red blood cells. Vitamin C helps improve the absorption of iron from the stomach. Together, ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 helps treat nutritional deficiencies.
You are advised to take ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 for as long as your doctor has advised it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines or herbal products before starting with ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 should be given to children only if recommended by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Uses of ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12
Medicinal Benefits
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 is a combination of four supplements: Iron, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, and Vitamin C. ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Iron helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as nucleotide biosynthesis and re-methylation of homocysteine. Vitamin C helps improve the absorption of iron from the stomach. Together, ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 helps in treating nutritional deficiencies. ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 may be used to treat iron deficiency anaemia, iron deficiency due to low intake of iron, and to promote growth and good health.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12
- Stomach upset
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have high iron levels, pernicious anaemia, haemolytic anaemia, metabolic disorders, stomach/intestinal problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 should be given to children only if recommended by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, or herbal products before starting ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 may interact with anticonvulsant (phenytoin), bisphosphonates (alendronate), anti-Parkinson drug (levodopa), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, doxycycline, minocycline), thyroid medication (levothyroxine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have pernicious anaemia, haemolytic anaemia, metabolic disorders, or stomach/intestinal problems.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown if alcohol interacts with ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12, so please consult a doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will decide if ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 can be taken during breastfeeding or not.
Driving
cautionIt is unknown whether ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionLimited data is available regarding the usage of ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionLimited data is available regarding the usage of ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
consult your doctorASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 is safe for use in children if recommended by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Follow a well-balanced diet.
- Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health.
- Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
- Avoid processed and fried food.
Special Advise
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 might affect certain lab tests, such as tests for blood in the stools. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12.
Patients Concern
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, such as a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
Iron deficiency: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough iron stores. Low iron levels lead to few healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells are necessary for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Insufficiency of iron can cause anaemia. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body.
FAQs
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency anaemia, low iron in the body, vitamin C deficiency, improve immunity, promote growth and good health.
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 hours between ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 and antibiotic medicines, as taking them together might decrease their effectiveness.
Avoid taking ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 with milk, caffeine, calcium supplements, or antacids, as taking them together might lower the amount of iron absorption. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 for as long as your doctor has advised it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12.
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 might cause the stools to appear darker than usual; this is due to the elimination of unabsorbed iron. Do not worry, as it is a common side effect associated with iron supplements. Consult a doctor if this bothers you or if you notice blood in your stools.
The side effects of ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 include stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 should be used during pregnancy only if advised by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Inform your doctor if you have high iron levels, pernicious anaemia, haemolytic anaemia, metabolic disorders, stomach/intestinal problems, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 is a nutritional supplement that helps manage low iron levels in the body, supports immunity and promotes overall health and wellness. It promotes the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin and supports normal oxygen supply in the body.
ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 works by promoting the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, which are essential for carrying oxygen in the body. ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12 contains ascorbic acid, folic acid, iron and vitamin b12 which helps to support the immune system and promote overall health and wellness. It helps replenish iron levels in the body, promotes growth and good health.
Ascorbic acid, folic acid, iron, and vitamin B12 are the key components present in ASCORBIC ACID+FOLIC ACID+IRON+VITAMIN B12.
