Lycowax Capsule 10's
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About Lycowax Capsule
Lycowax Capsule is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells due to low iron levels.
Lycowax Capsule contains Elemental iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental zinc. It works by producing red blood cells and transporting oxygen to body tissues. It also promotes the growth and development of body tissues.
In some cases, Lycowax Capsule may cause side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Lycowax Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health conditions and medications to prevent any potential interactions.
Uses of Lycowax Capsule
Lycowax Capsule is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. The detailed uses of Lycowax Capsule are as follows:
- Iron deficiency anaemia: Lycowax Capsule restores iron levels required for healthy red blood cell production.
- Nutritional supplementation: Lycowax Capsule can be helpful for individuals with poor dietary intake or absorption issues.
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Directions for Use
- Take Lycowax Capsule with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
- Swallow it as a whole with water.
- Do not crush or chew it.
Key Benefits
- Lycowax Capsule is a nutritional supplement that combines Elemental Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Elemental Zinc. It is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies.
- Elemental Iron plays a vital role in forming haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.
- Folic Acid and Cyanocobalamin support the production and maturation of healthy red blood cells.
- Elemental Zinc contributes to the growth and repair of body tissues, strengthens the immune system, and supports wound healing and overall development.
- Lycowax Capsule helps correct or prevent nutritional deficiencies caused by poor diet, illness, or increased nutritional needs.
- It helps maintain red blood cell health, boosts energy levels, supports immune function, and promotes overall well-being.
How Lycowax Capsule Works
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- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Frequent flossing and brushing can help remove bacteria and debris that can give your teeth a metallic taste.
- The metallic flavor may be caused by a zinc deficiency. Eat foods like meat, chicken, and oysters that are high in zinc.
- Reducing the intake of foods with strong aromas, like onions and garlic, as they may intensify the taste of metallic substances.
- Avoid smoking and tobacco products as they may intensify the metallic flavor.
What if I have taken an overdose of Lycowax Capsule
Drug Warnings
- Do not take Lycowax Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/ diseases, iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, and intestinal problems (ulcer, colitis).
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Lycowax Capsule .
- Lycowax Capsule should be used for children only when advised by the doctor.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Lycowax 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 Lycowax 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.
Coadministration of Lycowax Capsule and Cholestyramine may interfere with the absorption of Lycowax Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cholestyramine and Lycowax Capsule together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience Constipation, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Nausea, or Loss of appetite, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Lycowax Capsule and Fluorouracil may increase the effects of Fluorouracil and increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (lack of blood), infections, and nerve damage.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lycowax Capsule and Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhoea, paleness of skin, severe nausea and vomiting, over-tiredness, dizziness, fainting, blood in the stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, body pains, flu-like symptoms, skin reactions, mouth ulcers or sores, and/or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet, contact your doctor.
Coadministration of Lycowax Capsule and Carbamazepine may reduce the blood levels of Lycowax Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lycowax Capsule and Carbamazepine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if your condition changes or you experience loss of seizure control, contact your doctor.
Trimethoprim may decrease the blood levels and effects of Lycowax Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lycowax Capsule and Trimethoprim, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting your doctor.
Sulfadiazine may decrease the blood levels and effects of Lycowax Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lycowax Capsule and Sulfadiazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor.
Coadministration of Lycowax Capsule with Chloramphenicol can impair absorption and increase the levels of Lycowax Capsule which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lycowax Capsule with Chloramphenicol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Headache, or Loss of appetite, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Coadministration of Lycowax Capsule with Neomycin can impair the absorption of Lycowax Capsule and increase its levels which can increase the risk or severity of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lycowax Capsule with Neomycin together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Headache, or Loss of appetite you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your 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 chickpea.
- Try folate-rich food sources like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, cabbage, kale, spring greens, spinach, peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, liver (avoid this during pregnancy), and breakfast cereals fortified with folic acid.
- Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol may affect iron absorption; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before using Lycowax Capsule .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There is limited data on how Lycowax Capsule affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting Lycowax Capsule if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Iron in Lycowax Capsule can pass into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Lycowax Capsule if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Lycowax Capsule usually does not interfere with your driving ability. However, please consult your doctor if you notice any side effects that affect your mental ability while using Lycowax Capsule .
Liver
Consult your doctor
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Lycowax Capsule . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lycowax Capsule .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
It is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting Lycowax Capsule if you have kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Lycowax Capsule .
Children
Safe if prescribed
Lycowax Capsule should be used in children only when suggested by a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Lycowax Capsule based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Inform your doctor if you have heart disease before using Lycowax Capsule . Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Lycowax Capsule should be given to elderly patients only when suggested by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Lycowax Capsule for geriatrics, please consult a doctor.
FAQs
Lycowax Capsule belongs to a class of nutritional supplements primarily used to treat iron deficiency anaemia and nutritional deficiencies.
Lycowax Capsule is a nutritional supplement that consists of Elemental Iron, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, and Elemental Zinc. It works by boosting the production of red blood cells (RBC) in the body. It also helps normalise the low vitamin levels in the body, thus treating nutritional deficiencies and iron deficiency anaemia.
It is recommended not to take Lycowax Capsule along with tea, coffee, milk, and eggs since they might interfere with iron absorption from Lycowax Capsule .
Lycowax Capsule is best absorbed if taken on an empty stomach. But in some patients, Lycowax Capsule may cause gastrointestinal disturbances like stomach upset or constipation when taken without food. So, please follow your doctor's suggestion if you have stomach problems.
Antacids may interfere with the absorption of iron. Hence, it is advised to take Lycowax Capsule two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Lycowax Capsule and other antibiotics.
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