About FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL
FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL is a nutritional supplement used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic ovary/ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with numerous small follicles. Symptoms include irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.
FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL consists of Folic acid, Inositol (D-Chiro Inositol), and Myo-inositol. Folic acid improves fertility and reduces the risk of anovulation (absence of ovulation process). Inositol is a vitamin (vitamin B8) like substance. It decreases blood glucose levels and improves the ovulation process in women with PCOS. Myo-inositol improves insulin sensitivity (body cells utilize insulin effectively to produce glucose), restores the ovulation process and enhances the egg quality.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. The common side effects of FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL include stomach upset, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, and tiredness. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, if they occur, please seek medical attention.
Before starting FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL. FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL can cause dizziness and affect your driving ability, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better. It is not recommended to consume alcohol along with FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL since it may lead to increased dizziness. FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL is not recommended for use in children.
Uses of FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Medicinal Benefits
FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL is used to treat polycystic ovary/ovarian syndrome. It consists of Folic acid, Inositol (D-Chiro Inositol), and Myo-inositol. Folic acid improves fertility and reduces the risk of anovulation. Inositol decreases blood glucose levels and improves the ovulation process in women with PCOS. Myo-inositol restores the ovulation process and enhances the egg quality. The combination of folic acid and inositol improves insulin sensitivity and increases the effects of insulin. This further decreases the inflammation in PCOS conditions, regularizes the ovulation process and boosts fertility.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Stomach upset
- Headache
- Tiredness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you use any other medicines, including herbal products, before starting FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL. Please let your doctor know in advance if you have any medical history of kidney, liver and heart diseases. Chewable tablets may contain sugar or aspartame; hence caution should be exercised if you have diabetes and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL. FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL can cause dizziness and affect your driving ability, hence do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better. It is not recommended to consume alcohol along with FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL since it may lead to increased dizziness. FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL is not recommended for use in children.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL may interact with antidiabetics (glimepiride, insulin), fits medicines (phenobarbital, phenytoin), antiparasitics (pyrimethamine), and anticancer drugs (capecitabine, fluorouracil).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake and avoid fatty foods in your diet.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Tell your doctor before taking FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL if you have diabetes, liver, kidney or heart diseases.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is recommended to avoid alcohol consumption since it might lead to increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionThere is limited information on how FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before starting FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is no sufficient data on how FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL affects breastfeeding. It is safe to seek medical advice before starting FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL if you are lactating.
Driving
cautionFOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have liver diseases or hepatic impairment before taking FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have kidney diseases before taking FOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL.
Children
cautionFOLIC ACID+INOSITOL+MYO INOSITOL is not recommended for use in younger children. Please consult a doctor for more information.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- Eat at regular intervals. Cut down on junk food.
- Include turmeric, omega fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium-enriched foods, and green vegetables in your diet.
- Avoid grilled meat, red meat, saturated fat found in animal products, milk and dairy products.
- Try losing those extra kilos and exercise regularly. Try an aerobic activity of 20-30 minutes each day.
- Keep your stress in check with yoga and meditation.
- Gastrointestinal side effects can be managed with simple modifications in your lifestyle. These include cutting down on sugars and fatty foods, avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas.
Special Advise
- Timely abdominal ultrasound scanning is recommended to monitor your PCOS condition.
- Your doctor may also advise hormonal profile.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Polycystic ovary/ovarian syndrome: It is a hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with numerous small follicles. Women with PCOS produce higher levels of male hormones than usual. This hormonal imbalance can lead to irregularity in the menstrual cycle and problems in getting pregnant. Symptoms include irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity. Treatment for PCOS includes birth control pills, cholesterol-lowering drugs, antidiabetic drugs, physical exercise, and weight loss.
