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About Epishield Capsule
Epishield Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent low blood calcium levels, vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Epishield Capsule contains Vitamin D3, Folic acid, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, and Methylcobalamin. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone. Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. Pyridoxine hydrochloride is involved in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters. Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.
Take Epishield Capsule as directed by your doctor. Sometimes, Epishield Capsule may cause common side effects like upset stomach, diarrhoea, drowsiness, flushing, and nausea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines before starting Epishield Capsule . If you are known to be allergic to Epishield Capsule or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food). If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Epishield Capsule .
Uses of Epishield Capsule
Epishield Capsule is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses of Epishield Capsule are as follows:
- Nutritional supplementation: Epishield Capsule improves overall health by providing vital vitamins and nutrients for energy and neurological function.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency: Epishield Capsule promotes vitamin B12 levels, preventing anaemia and neurological complications.
- Vitamin D deficiency: Epishield Capsule treats vitamin D deficiency by enhancing calcium absorption and maintaining bone strength.
- Low calcium levels (hypocalcemia): Epishield Capsule promotes normal calcium levels in the blood.
- Folic acid deficiency: Epishield Capsule restores folic acid levels, supporting red blood cell production.
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Directions for Use
- Take Epishield Capsule with food or as advised by the doctor.
- It is recommended to take Epishield Capsule once daily in the morning or as advised by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Supports overall nerve health and helps in the regeneration of damaged nerve cells.
- Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) aids in the formation of red blood cells, enhances nerve function, and helps prevent neuropathy.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) assists in DNA synthesis, cell growth, and the formation of healthy red blood cells, preventing anaemia.
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) supports protein metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and helps reduce nerve pain.
- Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, promoting strong bones, muscles, and immune function.
- Helps reduce symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, such as tingling, numbness, and burning sensations.
- Promotes healthy nervous system function, especially beneficial in conditions like diabetes-related nerve damage.
- Improves energy metabolism and reduces fatigue and weakness caused by vitamin deficiencies.
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Drug Warnings
- Brief your doctor about your medical history, including any heart/kidney/liver disease or kidney stones, before starting Epishield Capsule .
- Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Epishield Capsule .
- Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid.
- Alcohol can also worsen the side effects, such as drowsiness and stomach upset. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Epishield Capsule .
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The combined use of calcifediol with cholecalciferol can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and calcifediol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Cholecalciferol and doxercalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and doxercalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with Epishield Capsule may increase the risk of toxicity.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Epishield Capsule with Aluminium hydroxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Epishield Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Co-administration of Epishield Capsule with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anemia, infections, and nerve damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Epishield Capsule and Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body aches, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
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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 chickpeas.
- 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.
- Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D-fortified milk.
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Sprinkle sesame and 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.
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Alcohol
Caution
Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Epishield Capsule .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Epishield Capsule should be used during pregnancy only when recommended by your doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Epishield Capsule .
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Pyridoxine and Folic acid, in Epishield Capsule , are excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Epishield Capsule if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
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Epishield Capsule usually does not interfere with your driving ability. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side effects.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Epishield Capsule . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain forms of Vitamin D.
Kidney
Caution
It is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting Epishield Capsule if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis.
Children
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor. The dose of Epishield Capsule is based on your child's age and body weight.
Heart
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Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
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Epishield Capsule should be given to elderly patients only when recommended by a doctor. If you have any concerns, please consult a doctor.
FAQs
Epishield Capsule belongs to the class of 'multivitamins', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent low blood calcium levels, vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Epishield Capsule is a dietary supplement and consists of Vitamin D3, Folic acid, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Epishield Capsule helps in normalising these deficient levels. Collectively, Epishield Capsule treats nutritional deficiencies.
Vitamin B6 deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate Pyridoxine levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in Pyridoxine, like milk, eggs, beef, pork, chicken or turkey, fish, peanuts, soya beans, wheat germ, oats, and bananas. If your Vitamin B6 levels are still low, your doctor may advise its supplements.
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 suggest its supplements.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride in Epishield Capsule may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Epishield Capsule before undergoing any blood and urine examinations.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of Epishield Capsule . Hence, it is advised to take Epishield Capsule two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
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