CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE
About
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent niacin deficiency (pellagra), folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency. 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).
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE contains Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin/Vitamin B12, and Nicotinamide (vitamin B3). Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Cyanocobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide (also known as Niacinamide) helps in replenishing the energy in the body cells and provides essential nutrients.
Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE based on your medical condition. Sometimes, CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE may cause common side effects like nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you use prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE. If you are allergic to any of the components in CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE, please inform your doctor. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE. It is advised to limit or avoid alcohol intake to get maximum absorption of vitamins.
Uses of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE
Medicinal Benefits
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE treats nutritional deficiencies. It contains Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin/Vitamin B12, and Nicotinamide. Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Cyanocobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide helps in replenishing the energy in the body cells and provides essential nutrients.
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Side Effects of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you have a medical history of bleeding problems (low platelets), blood disorders (pernicious anaemia), diabetes, gout, liver/kidney diseases, or stomach ulcers before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to consult their doctor before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE. It is not recommended to consume alcohol while being treated with CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE since excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tetracycline), gout medicine (colchicine), anti-diabetics (metformin), anti-ulcer drugs (cimetidine, omeprazole), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), fits medicines (phenytoin), chemotherapy medicines (raltitrexed), and antiparasitics (pyrimethamine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Use CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), bleeding disorders, diabetes, gout, liver/kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionExcessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE.
Pregnancy
cautionCYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE 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 CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE.
Breast Feeding
cautionFolic acid in CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
safe if prescribedCYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE is usually safe and does not alter your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE.
Children
cautionPlease consult your doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
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 folic acid and vitamins B levels through blood examinations is recommended.
Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels since Nicotinamide in CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE may alter blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE belongs to the class of 'Vitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE is a dietary supplement and consists of Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Nicotinamide. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE helps replenish these deficient levels and treat the associated disease conditions. Collectively, CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE treats nutritional deficiencies.
Folate deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate folic acid/folate levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in folic acid like broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid. If your folic acid levels are still low, your doctor may prescribe supplements.
Nicotinamide in CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE may alter your blood sugar levels. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor before starting CYANOCOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID+NICOTINAMIDE if you have diabetes.
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.
