METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE
About
METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiencies occur when the body does not absorb or get enough vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from the food. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, indigestion, skin problems, heart problem, eye problems, and defective bone growth.
METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE contains Methylcobalamin, Nicotinamide, and Pyridoxine HCl (hydrochloride). Methylcobalamin regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B that provides vital nutrients. Pyridoxine HCl is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.
You are advised to take METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE may cause upset stomach, diarrhoea, loss of hunger, dizziness, and pain at the injection site. Most of these side effects of METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE.
Uses of METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE
Medicinal Benefits
METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE is used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It may be used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hereditary disorders like hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), and homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood). METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE contains Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), Nicotinamide/niacinamide, and Pyridoxine HCl (vitamin B6). Methylcobalamin/Mecobalamin is a coenzyme form of vitamin B12, which regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation, and protein synthesis. Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B that provides vital nutrients. Pyridoxine HCl is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Together, METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE helps treat nutritional deficiencies.
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Side Effects of METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of hunger
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Pain at the injection site
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are using prescription/non-prescription drugs or herbal products before starting METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE. This medicine should be given to children only when the doctor has prescribed it.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine, cisplatin), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antibiotics (chloramphenicol), and medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease (levodopa).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) and Leber's optic atrophy.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol interacts with METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE, so consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
cautionLet your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you notice any symptoms that may alter your mental ability.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have/had liver diseases before taking METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have/had kidney diseases before taking METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE.
Children
cautionPlease consult your doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE based on the child's age and weight. However, METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE is not advised in newborns and premature infants.
Habit Forming
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, beetroots, avocados, 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.
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 METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE since pyridoxine hydrochloride may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: It occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. 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, indigestion, skin problems, heart problem, eye problems, and defective bone growth. Nutritional deficiency symptoms include pale skin, fatigue, weakness, trouble breathing, feeling faint, and poor concentration.
FAQs
METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE is a vitamin supplement and consists of Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), and Nicotinamide. When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE helps normalize these deficient levels.
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 side effects.
METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE may cause constipation as one of its side effects. Eating fibre-rich foods like vegetables, fresh fruits, and cereals and drinking plenty of water can help relieve symptoms.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride in METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take METHYLCOBALAMIN+PYRIDOXINE HCL+NICOTINAMIDE if you are undergoing any blood and urine examinations.
