Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid
About Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid helps in the growth and development of cells, boosts the immune system, balances vitamin content and metabolism of minerals, and helps maintain a healthy central nervous system.
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is a combination of Mecobalamin, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, and Folic acid. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain nerves and produces red blood cells. Pyridoxine helps boost metabolism and maintain healthy nerves and red blood cells. Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as the production of red blood cells.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach upset, bloating, 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 taking suggested, non-suggested drugs, or herbal products before starting Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid. If you are allergic to Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid or its components, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
- Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is a combination of three supplements: Mecobalamin, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, and Folic acid.
- Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
- It helps in the growth and development of cells, boosts the immune system, balances vitamin content, maintains the central nervous system, and metabolises minerals.
- Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain nerves and produces red blood cells.
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride helps boost metabolism and maintain healthy nerves and red blood cells.
- Folic acid is necessary for various bodily functions, such as the production of red blood cells and the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates.
Directions for Use
- Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid can be taken with or without food.
- Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is usually taken once a day, or as advised by your doctor.
- Swallow Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Storage
Side Effects of Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid
- Nausea
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Numbness/tingling
Drug Warnings
- Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia before starting Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
- Pyridoxine and folic acid in Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid are excreted into the breast milk.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
- Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid.
- Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like drowsiness and stomach upset. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine, cisplatin, and arsenic trioxide), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), medicines treating Parkinson's disease (levodopa), drugs used to treat tumours (Fluorouracil), antibiotics (trimethoprim), stomach related drugs (sulfasalazine), and cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive alcohol consumption reduces the absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Alcohol can also worsen the side effects like drowsiness and stomach upset.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) and allergic reactions to medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeExcessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorMethylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid should be used during pregnancy only when advised by your doctor. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorPyridoxine and Folic acid in Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid are excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
cautionMethylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid usually does not affect your driving ability and is safe to use.
Liver
consult your doctorLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
Kidney
consult your doctorLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid.
Children
consult your doctorThe doctor will advise the dosage of Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, and 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.
- Sprinkle sunflower seeds over your food, vegetables and salads.
- Include fruits like citrus, banana and watermelon in your diet.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.
Special Advise
- Clinical monitoring of folic acid, vitamins B12 and B6 levels through blood examinations is recommended.
- Let your doctor and the laboratory staff know if you are using Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid since Pyridoxine may interfere with laboratory tests like urine test for urobilinogen.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin B6 deficiency: When your body doesn't have adequate levels of a water-soluble vitamin called Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6, this disease is developed. Vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms include fatigue, skin rashes, cracked and sore lips, weak immune system, tiredness and low energy levels, fits, tingling in hands and feet.
Vitamin B12 deficiency (cobalamin deficiency): When your body doesn't have adequate mineral levels called Vitamin B12, it leads to Vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance and memory trouble.
Folate deficiency: Folate deficiency occurs when your body won't have enough folate in your diet. Symptoms include fatigue, grey hair, mouth sores, tongue swelling and growth problems. Folate deficiency leads to anaemia.
Anaemia: It is a condition associated with a decrease in the red blood cells (RBCs) count or haemoglobin in the blood or a lowered ability to carry oxygen. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness and fast heartbeat.
FAQs
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is used to manage and treat Nutritional deficiencies, anaemia, folate deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency and Vitamin B6 deficiency.
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid is a vitamin supplement and consists of Folic acid, Pyridoxine HCl (vitamin B6) and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12). When you lack these vitamins in your body, which cannot be recovered even with the food sources, Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid helps in normalising these deficient levels. Collectively, Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid treats nutritional deficiencies.
Folate deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate folic acid/folate levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in folic acid 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. If your folic acid levels are still low, your doctor may suggest its supplements.
Pyridoxine in Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid may interfere with laboratory tests like urine test for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid before undergoing any blood and urine examinations.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid side effects include nausea, stomach upset, diarrhoea, drowsiness, flushing, and numbness/tingling. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid should be taken as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Methylcobalamin+pyridoxine Hcl+folic Acid can be taken with or without food or as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to help you remember to take your medicine.
