Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin
About Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin is used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. Nutritional deficiency is a condition that occurs when the body does not get enough essential vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients required for normal growth, energy production, and overall health.
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin, which work together to support overall health. It helps improve red blood cell formation and supports healthy DNA production. It also boosts energy levels and supports nerve protection and function.
Take Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin are diarrhoea, headache, nausea (feeling sick), rash, abdominal pain, bloating and vomiting. These side effects are mild and don’t require medical attention. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are advised to stop taking indigestion medications (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
Uses of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin
Medicinal Benefits
- Helps correct low levels of essential vitamins and nutrients.
- Supports overall energy production and body function.
- Helps maintain healthy nerve cells.
- Provides relief from nerve-related discomfort.
- Aids in converting fat into energy.
- Helps reduce tiredness and improve physical performance.
- Supports healthy red blood cell formation.
- Promotes proper cell growth, repair, and development.
Directions for Use
- Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Rash
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
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Drug Warnings
- Do not use Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin if you are allergic to Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin or any of its contents.
- Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, obesity, hypokalemia, optic nerve damage, or diabetes before using Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
- Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins and herbal supplements.
- Do not take Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor.
- Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin should be used in children only if prescribed by a physician. Please consult the doctor before giving Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin to your child.
- Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin, as they may interfere with the action of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
- Do not consume excess alcohol while using Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin as it may interfere with the drug absorption in the body.
Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as there may be an interaction.
- Anticancer medicines (Fluorouracil, Capecitabine)
• Potential effect: May increase the effects of fluorouracil and capecitabine and raise the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding problems, anaemia (low red blood cell count), infections, and nerve damage. - Antibiotic medicines (Trimethoprim, Sulfadiazine)
• Potential effect: May reduce the blood levels and effectiveness of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin. - Cholesterol-lowering medicine (Colestyramine)
• Potential effect: May interfere with the absorption of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin and decrease its effectiveness. - Fits medicine (Carbamazepine)
• Potential effect: May lower the blood levels of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin and reduce its therapeutic effect.
Drug-food interactions:
- Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin, as it may increase side effects or reduce the medicine’s effectiveness.
Drug-disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
- Malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food)
- Cancer
- Neural tube defects (brain and spine birth defects)
- Kidney dialysis
- Optic nerve damage
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood)
- Stent in the heart (tube to keep the heart artery open)
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
Pregnancy
cautionTell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere are limited studies of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin on breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before using Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if prescribedFolic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin is generally safe to use before driving. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.
Liver
cautionFolic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionFolic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
consult your doctorFolic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. Please consult the doctor before giving Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin to your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Diet:
- Include vitamin B–rich foods such as eggs, fish, lean meat, whole grains, beans, and green leafy vegetables.
- Add fruits like citrus fruits, bananas, and watermelon to your daily meals.
- Include iron-rich and protein-rich foods to support blood and muscle health.
- Avoid excess fatty and highly processed foods.
- Eat balanced meals at regular intervals.
Hydration:
- Drink enough water daily to support nutrient absorption.
Physical Activity:
- Exercise regularly to improve circulation and energy levels.
Habits:
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and healthy daily routine.
Special Advise
- Serum levels of Cyanocobalamin present in Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin may be lowered by the use of oral contraceptives.
- For pernicious anaemia, the blood picture must be examined regularly.
- Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while using Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Folic acid deficiency: It is the lack of vitamin B9 or folic acid in the body. Folic acid is essential for the formation of red blood cells. Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include mouth sores and fatigue.
Vitamin B12 deficiency: When your body doesn't have adequate mineral levels, vitamin B12 and low haemoglobin are required for red blood cell formation. Signs and symptoms of low vitamin B12 include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance, and memory trouble.
Carnitine deficiency: Carnitine deficiency occurs when not enough of the nutrient carnitine is available to the body. This can cause muscle weakness and heart or liver problems. Carnitine is obtained from foods, particularly animal-based foods. A carnitine deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough amount of carnitine from food. It is essential for health. Sometimes, your body is unable to absorb carnitine even if you are consuming it. Carnitine deficiency can lead to many health problems, such as encephalopathy (severe brain dysfunction), myopathy (muscle disease), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when the liver is affected, cardiomyopathy (heart disease), and swelling (oedema). Symptoms of carnitine deficiency are weakness in the hips, shoulders, upper arms and legs, and heart muscles, tiredness (fatigue), irritability, delayed movement (motor) development, and poor feeding in a baby.
FAQs
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin belongs to the class of nutritional supplements primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease.
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and methylcobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps produce healthy red blood cells and DNA. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by increasing carnitine levels in the body. Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) regulates body functions like cell growth, blood formation and protein synthesis. It also prevents nerve damage by forming a protective layer (myelin) around the nerves.
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin causes common side effects like diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), headache, vomiting, rash, abdominal pain and bloating.
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin may increase the time required for the formation of blood clots. Hence, before starting Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Folic acid deficiency occurs when there is inadequate folic acid in the body. You can overcome this deficiency by taking whole-grain foods, poultry, vegetables such as spinach, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, peas, lentils, and oranges, which are good sources of folic acid.
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin should not be stopped suddenly. Please consult your doctor before stopping Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin.
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin is a combination medication containing folic acid, levocarnitine and mecobalamin. It is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies, anaemia, folate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
No, do not take a higher than the recommended dose of Folic Acid+levocarnitine+methylcobalamin as it may cause unpleasant side effects or overdose. Always follow the dose recommended by the doctor.
