ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as iron deficiency anaemia, iron deficiency due to low intake of iron, or iron/nutritional deficiency that occurs during pregnancy and lactation. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.
ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC contains Ascorbic acid, Cyanocobalamin, Ferrous fumarate, Folic acid, Pyridoxine, and Zinc. Ascorbic acid helps in the absorption of iron. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and the production of red blood cells. Ferrous fumarate acts as a source of iron which helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as the production of red blood cells. Pyridoxine helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. Zinc helps in the development and growth of body tissues. Together, ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
You are advised to take ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as stomach upset, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines or herbal products before starting ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC should not be given to children unless advised by a doctor. It is unknown if alcohol interacts with ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Nutritional deficiencies
ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC is a combination of six supplements, namely: Ascorbic acid, Cyanocobalamin, Ferrous fumarate, Folic acid, Pyridoxine, and Zinc. ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Ascorbic acid is necessary for bones, muscles, and connective tissue, and it also helps in the absorption of iron. Cyanocobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and the production of red blood cells. Ferrous fumarate acts as a source of iron which helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as producing red blood cells. Pyridoxine helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. Zinc helps in the development and growth of body tissues. Together, ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC helps in treating nutritional deficiencies. ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC may be used to treat iron deficiency anaemia, iron deficiency due to low intake of iron, or iron/nutritional deficiency that occurs during pregnancy and lactation.
Do not take ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have anaemia, infections, iron overload disorder, low levels of potassium or calcium in the blood, heart disease, diabetes, bleeding disorders, stomach/intestinal problems, abuse of alcohol, kidney or liver problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC only if advised by the doctor. ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are using other medicines, supplements or herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC may interact with hormone (levothyroxine), antibiotic (chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, penicillamine), anti-convulsant (phenobarbital, phenytoin), anti-neoplastic (altretamine), anti-Parkinson (levodopa, methyldopa), inorganic compound (arsenic trioxide), and bisphosphonate (alendronate).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption, kidney stones, hypokalemia (low potassium levels), dialysis, kidney or liver dysfunction.
It is unknown if alcohol interacts with ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC, so please consult a doctor.
It is generally safe to use ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC during pregnancy. However, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
It is generally safe to use ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC during breastfeeding. However, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
It is unknown whether ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor.
Limited data is available regarding the usage of ASCORBIC ACID+CYANOCOBALAMIN+FERROUS FUMARATE+FOLIC ACID+PYRIDOXINE+ZINC in children, so please consult a doctor.
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals 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.
Anaemia: It is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues. Anaemia can be temporary, which can be treated with the help of supplements, and it can also be long-term, which might require medical procedures. It makes you feel tired very quickly due to a lack of oxygen supply in the body. It is one of the most common blood disorders.