About Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin

Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent folate deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency. Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin effectively treats various conditions caused by to lack of vitamins, such as anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood), cyanide poisoning and hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of homocysteine in the blood).

Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin contains Folic acid, L-carnitine, and Methylcobalamin. Folic acid helps form red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats low blood levels of folate (folate deficiency) and high blood levels of amino acid, homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia). L-Carnitine is a type of amino acid that is naturally produced by the body. It is used by the body to produce energy and is important for the health of the heart, brain, muscles, and other body parts.  Methylcobalamin regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin may cause common side effects like nausea, stomach upset, diarrhoea, drowsiness, flushing, and numbness/tingling. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. 

Let your doctor know if you are using other drugs, and herbal products before starting Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin. If you are known to be allergic to Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Vitamins are absorbed readily through oral administration. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). The dosage form may be changed to intravenous administration of individual vitamins for better absorption of Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin.

Uses of Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies, anaemia, folate deficiency, and Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin is used to treat nutritional deficiencies and contains Folic acid, L-carnitine, and Methylcobalamin. Folic acid helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents DNA changes that may lead to cancer. It prevents and treats folate deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia. L-carnitine is used to treat medical conditions of heart and blood vessels, failure to get pregnant, overactive thyroid, and other serious medical issues. It also helps the body to produce more amount of energy as it is necessary for the functioning of the heart and brain, muscle movements, and other body processes. Methylcobalamin (Mecobalamin) regulates body functions, such as cell multiplication, blood formation, and protein synthesis. It is used in the treatment of alcoholic neuropathy, pernicious anaemia (red blood cells are not produced due to Vitamin B12 deficiency), diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels), and multiple sclerosis (immune system disease affecting the brain). 

Directions for Use

Swallow Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break the tablet/capsule.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Drowsiness
  • Flushing
  • Numbness/tingling 

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). This disease may make it hard to absorb B complex vitamins when given orally. Your doctor may advise other dosage forms of Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin in such a case. Let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders like pernicious anaemia before starting Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin. Folic acid in Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin is excreted into breast milk. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin. Excessive alcohol consumption reduces 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 Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin 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 Interactions: 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 Interactions: Use Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) and allergic reactions to medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

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Safety Advice

  • Safety WarningALCOHOLCAUTIONExcessive alcohol consumption reduces absorption and increases the elimination of folic acid. Hence, please avoid alcohol while using Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin.
  • Safety WarningPREGNANCYCAUTIONFolic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin 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 Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin.
  • Safety WarningBREAST FEEDINGCAUTIONFolic acid in Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin if you are a breastfeeding mother.
  • Safety WarningDRIVINGCAUTIONFolic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin may sometimes make you feel sleepy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.
  • Safety WarningLIVERCAUTIONLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of liver impairment.
  • Safety WarningKIDNEYCAUTIONLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin. Your dosage may be adjusted in case of renal impairment.
  • Safety WarningCHILDRENCONSULT YOUR DOCTORThe doctor will recommend the dosage of Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin based on the child’s age and weight.

Habit Forming

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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, and clams. Also try dark green vegetables such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas.
  • 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 Folic Acid+l Carnitine+methylcobalamin since Folic acid may interfere with laboratory tests like urine test for urobilinogen.