FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE
About
FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE 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).
FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE contains Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, and Nicotinamide. Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Methylcobalamin 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.
Your doctor will decide the duration based on your medical condition. Sometimes, FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+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 are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE, please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE. Avoid alcohol absorption since it may interfere with the absorption of FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE. This injection is not recommended for newborns or infants.
Uses of FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE
Medicinal Benefits
FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It contains Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, and Nicotinamide. Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Methylcobalamin 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 FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+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), diabetes, gout, liver/kidney diseases, pernicious anaemia, and stomach ulcer problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. It is not recommended to consume alcohol while being treated with FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+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 FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Use FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), diabetes, gout, liver/kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAlcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE.
Pregnancy
cautionFOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+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 FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
safe if prescribedFOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+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 or experience any tiredness.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have liver diseases before taking FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have kidney diseases before taking FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.
Children
cautionThe doctor will prescribe the dosage of FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE based on the child's age and weight. However, it is not recommended for newborns or infants.
Habit Forming
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.
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.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is less than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
FAQs
FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE is used to treat nutritional deficiencies.
FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE is a dietary supplement that contains Folic acid, Methylcobalamin, and Nicotinamide. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE helps in normalizing these deficient levels. Collectively, FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE treats nutritional deficiencies.
Consult your doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE with other nutritional supplements. Taking similar nutritional supplements might lead to a vitamin overdose or side effects.
Nicotinamide in FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE may alter blood sugar levels. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor if you have diabetes.
FOLIC ACID+METHYLCOBALAMIN+NICOTINAMIDE may cause diarrhoea in some people. Drink plenty of fluids and eat non-spicy meals if you experience diarrhoea. If the condition persists or worsens, consult a doctor.
