LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID contains folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of 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 improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (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.
Take LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID as prescribed. The common side-effects of LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID are diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), 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 LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription medicines, herbal products, or dietary supplements. Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Nutritional deficiencies.
LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID is a nutritional supplement containing folic acid, levocarnitine, and mecobalamin primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. Folic acid (vitamin B9) replenishes the deficient folic acid in the body. It helps in the production of 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 improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Mecobalamin (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.
Do not use LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID if you are allergic to 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 LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins, and herbal supplements. Do not take LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not take antacids before or after 2 hours of taking LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID as they may interfere with the action of LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID.
Drug-drug interactions: LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID may interact with an antibiotic (chloramphenicol), anticancer agent (methotrexate and fluorouracil), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-gout medicine (colchicine), antacids (cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, and ranitidine), a medicine used to treat diabetes (metformin), a medicine used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions (sulfasalazine), a medicine used to reduce cholesterol (cholestyramine), and antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin and fosphenytoin).
Drug-food interactions: LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID may interact with alcohol.
Drug-disease interactions: LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID should be used with caution in patients with malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), cancer, neural tube defects, kidney dialysis, optic nerve damage, diabetes, obesity, hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), and stent in the heart.
The interaction of alcohol with LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID.
Please consult your doctor before using LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID if you are breastfeeding.
LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.
LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID 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.
LEVOCARNITINE+MECOBALAMIN+FOLIC ACID 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.
No harmful interaction has been reported in children below 12 years of age, yet the doctor's consultation is advised.
Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Nutrients 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.