Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's

Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's belongs to the class of 'Vitamins,' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, folate deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency. Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's effectively treats various conditions caused due 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). This medicine is also suggested for boosting the memory and thinking ability of infants and helping develop the brain and eyes in a child during pregnancy.

Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's contains three medicines, namely Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Folic acid and Methylcobalamin. DHA plays an essential role in the development of the brain and is vital during pregnancy and infancy. DHA omega-3 fatty acids (oils) reduce excess cholesterol levels in the body, thereby keeping the heart, brain and nerves healthy. DHA is usually located in cell membranes where it helps make more cells membrane that make it easier for nerve cells found in the brain to receive and send electric signals. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Folate is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in food sources. It 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). Methylcobalamin, a form of vitamin B12, protects the nerves from damage and promotes blood cell production.

Take Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's as prescribed by your doctor. You should take Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's may cause side effects such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), diarrhoea, anorexia (loss of appetite), headache, weight loss, fatigue, bloating and flatulence. These side effects are usually mild and do not require any medical attention. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.

Do not take Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's, if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood), osteoporosis (thin and brittle bones), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), kidney problems, cancer, undergone surgery, optic nerve damage. You are not well due to high levels of vitamin D. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's contains three medicines, namely Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Folic acid and Methylcobalamin. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is naturally found in cells. It is an essential component of the skin, eyes and brain. It plays a vital role in developing the brain during pregnancy and infancy. It is also used in treating high cholesterol levels in the body. It does so by reducing the thickness of the blood and lowering the body's levels of triglycerides. Folic acid is a man-made form of folate, a naturally occurring B vitamin. It helps in making DNA and other genetic material of the body. It also helps to make healthy new red blood cells that avoid the risk of anaemia (folate deficiency). It is crucial to consume folic acid during pregnancy to fulfil the requirement of blood required for the baby's development. Methylcobalamin is a coenzyme form of vitamin B12 and treats Vitamin B12 deficiency, cyanide poisoning, and hyperhomocysteinemia. It 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). Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's is a good supplement for the person who doesn't eat fish as recommended by the health authorities.

• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Vomiting (being sick)
• Diarrhoea
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Headache
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Flatulence

Before taking Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's, inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. Tell your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner or have bleeding problems. This medicine may affect certain lab test results, so tell your lab worker or healthcare provider that you are taking Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's. It is advised to avoid any dairy product after taking this medicine as it may make the medicine not work well.  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 Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's is known to interact with medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (penicillamine, sulfasalazine), blood cholesterol (cholestyramine), antacids (sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide), Parkinson's disease (levodopa, carbidopa), thyroid disease (thyroxine), bone disease (bisphosphonates), certain cancers (aminopterin, methotrexate), malaria (pyrimethamine), Wilson's disease (trientine), thyroid medications (levothyroxine), antibiotics (cotrimoxazole, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines).

Drug-Food Interaction: Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's should not be taken along with alcohol, dairy products, and eggs as it might affect Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's absorption in the body.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's is known to interact with certain medical conditions like stomach ulcer, a blood disorder, repeated blood transfusions, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon), anaemia, and folate tumour.

• PENICILLAMINE
• SULFASALAZINE
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• SODIUM BICARBONATE
• MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
• LEVODOPA
• CARBIDOPA
• THYROXINE
• BISPHOSPHONATES
• AMINOPTERIN
• METHOTREXATE
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• TRIENTINE
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• COTRIMOXAZOLE
• CHLORAMPHENICOL
• TETRACYCLINE

• Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid greasy and processed foods. Avoid foods containing high sugars.
• Keep a check on your weight. Shed excess weight by exercising regularly.
• Do not take stress as it may affect your eating habits.
• Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake.
• Undergo health check-ups regularly as advised by your doctor.

• 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 Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's since Cheri-Fol Capsule 15's may interfere with laboratory tests like urine tests for urobilinogen.

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not absorb or get enough food nutrients. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body cannot absorb many nutrients even if you consume them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, heart problems, kidney diseases, respiratory illnesses, or neurological diseases. During pregnancy, a woman's body requires more vitamins, folic acid and DHA for the baby's development, so taking nutrients helps develop the baby.